Frasca has integrated Garmin G1000 NXi software into its new training device.
Mooney crashes after pilot gets carbon monoxide poisoning
Probable cause: The pilot’s incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning in flight due to cracks in the exhaust muffler, which resulted in the airplane’s continued flight until it ran out of fuel and its subsequent collision with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Arguing about headsets and short field techniques
Lee Hilty submitted the following photo and note: “Pilot/owner Tim Slabach and co-pilot/A&P Kenton Good and myself heading to my little brother’s wedding. We took off from William M. Tuck Airport (W78) in South Boston, Virginia, and aimed the fun end towards Skyhaven Airport (KRCM) in Warrensburg, Missouri. This photo was taken at 10,500’ over Greensburg, Kentucky.” […]
A match made in heaven
With its 15th running held Jan. 23-26, the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo is the grandaddy of Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) shows.
Super Bowl creates ‘No Drone Zone’
The FAA will establish a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) on game day that will prohibit both general aviation aircraft and drones within a 30-nautical-mile radius of the stadium up to 17,999′ in altitude. The TFR will be in place from 5:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Gleim creates scholarship research resource
Gleim has compiled a handy list of aviation scholarships.
Researcher looks to recruit pilots for survey
Researchers are recruiting pilots to participate in a new study on decision-making.
Breitling celebrates the golden era of airlines with new watch collection
Breitling introduces a new collection of pilot watches honoring the golden age of airlines.
Defective fuel servo leads to fatal accident
Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of a failure of internal components of the fuel servo.