In the latest Chart Supplement, in the communication paragraph listed for each airport, an ATC agency and telephone number will be given.
FAA allows drone with parachute to fly over people
This is the first time a drone waiver has been issued using a standard developed by the industry in collaboration with the FAA.
Flying yesterday and tomorrow
Flying yesterday and tomorrow is the theme for the 2020 FAI Young Artists Contest. Running since 1986, the FAI Young Artists Contest is an international art competition that is open to children from 6 to 17 from all FAI Member countries. Each year, a different theme is chosen, both to guide the young artists and […]
Pivot head wrenches now available in sets
The tools are available in plastic holders that cover a variety of tip combinations.
Piper hits barn after thwarted takeoff
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue to attempt to take off despite the airplane’s inability to attain a positive climb rate, which resulted in little runway remaining, and his subsequent decision to turn off the runway, whic
Picture of the Day: That’s All Brother
Jim Roberts submitted the following photo and note: “Early morning engine run for “That’s All Brother,” the lead “Pathfinder” C-47 for the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944. Photo was taken at SUN ‘n FUN 2019. “This aircraft, operated by the Commemorative Air Force, will once again drop paratroopers over Normandy as part of the D-Day […]
What goes up…
Adding safety systems, such as a parachute, can go a long way toward increasing the functionality of your drone.
Flight Training Experience Survey now open
The survey closes July 31, 2019.
Sporty’s introduces aviation weather course
The course gives the basics of weather safety and pro tips on avoiding in-flight hazards.