Just released is “Fly the Wing,” a book that covers everything pilots need to acquire an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
Fuel starvation ends ag pilot’s first flight in a nose over
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: More than SUN ‘n FUN
Rick Garcia, president of Lakeland, Florida-based Gulf Coast Avionics, flies his Seneca II over Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL). “While Lakeland Linder is home to the annual SUN ‘n FUN fly-in, it is also much more,” he said. “The Central Florida Aerospace Academy, the Aerospace Center for Excellence, NOAA Hurricane Hunters, Polk State College, flight […]
Human Factors: Fuel mismanagement
One of my nephews is really keen on becoming a pilot. I had some time over the summer, so I committed to flying a Piper Twin Comanche up to his hometown, taking him flying over to the coast, and flying back with a lesson involved. The flight from Wilmington, Delaware, to Cape May, N.J., proceeded […]
Half of U.S. aircraft fleet will miss ADS-B deadline
A report in Aviation International News by Chad Trautvetter notes that just 46.2% of the U.S. aircraft fleet is projected to meet the ADS-B equipment mandate by the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline. With only 411 days left, only 30.3% of airplanes are equipped, according to FAA data as of Nov. 1. But the numbers on […]
California pilot wins Air Race 1 China Cup
Californian air racer Steve Senegal is the first person to win an air race in China after clinching the Air Race 1 China Cup in Wuhan.
Seattle couple donate $50,000 to Museum of Flight’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
A Seattle couple has donated $50,000 to the Museum of Flight for its Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park.
Worx introduces 20-volt brushless drill and driver
Worx has introduced a new 20V Brushless Drill & Driver.
Runway excursion damages Baby Lakes wings
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.