The ninth edition of the Commercial Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Michael D. Hayes has been updated to reflect the Airman Certification Standards. New questions and references have been added throughout and a new appendix includes Advisory Circular (AC) 120-12, Private Carriage vs. Common Carriage of Persons or Property, according to ASA officials. Using a […]
Loss of control fatal to two
The private pilot and his passenger departed on a cross-country flight. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot reported to the controller that he was having an engine problem and wanted to return to the airport. One witness heard the engine surge during the takeoff roll. Another witness stated that the Cirrus SR22 was on the ground […]
Picture of the day: Who needs flying reindeer?
Ace photographer Hayman Tam sent in these photos of Santa Claus at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California. “Giving a respite to his famous reindeer team, Santa Claus has been arriving at the Hiller Aviation Museum via helicopter for a number of years,” Hayman reports. “Not your typical mall Santa, he holds court […]
Air Racing’s Royal Flush
Some people say air racing is dead. I say those folks aren’t playing with a full deck. Not only is the game of air racing alive and well, this year I was dealt a royal flush, and won a huge pot of fun. The Ace of Hearts A handful of ace aerobatic pilots from around […]
12 Planes of Christmas
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has launched its annual “12 Planes of Christmas” online giving campaign. The campaign highlights the efforts of the organization and its volunteer members, who restore and preserve its fleet of more than 170 World War II aircraft. Individuals can learn about the CAF fleet at SupportCAF.org to identify aircraft that […]
Defense Bill would reinstate drone registration
A defense funding bill now on its way to the White House for President Trump’s signature includes a provision that would reinstate mandatory registration for recreational small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) weighing less than 55 pounds. Passed by the Senate on Nov. 16, 2017, the National Defense Authorization Act includes language that would overturn a […]
$135,000 in scholarships available
More than $135,000 in financial aid opportunities for flight training, college aviation studies, and residence camps are now open for applications through the Experimental Aircraft Association’s scholarship programs. EAA scholarships are supported by aviation-minded donors who are helping to build the next generation of flight, noted EAA officials. The awards vary from $500 grants to […]
Airforms awarded PMA for GA-8 Airvan Cabin Trim Kit
WASILLA, ALASKA – Airforms has been awarded FAA PMA approval for cabin trim pieces for the GA-8 Airvan. Although historically engaged in projects for the Cessna Caravan family and other aircraft models, this is the first Airvan project Airforms has undertaken, according to company officials. “We have received requests from Airvan operators that had noticed […]
New edition of Aircraft Systems for Pilots available
The fourth edition of Aircraft Systems for Pilots by Dale DeRemer has been released. In print for more than 30 years and continually updated, it serves as a comprehensive college textbook for pilots learning aircraft systems, according to officials with ASA. The book is a single-source manual of what pilots should know about basic aircraft systems, […]