FAA officials reported March 21, 2025, that the agency “has already qualified and referred more than 8,320 candidates to the aptitude exam, known as the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA). More than 190 candidates have already passed the ATSA and moved into the hiring process.”
Sporty’s introduces the Flight Gear Cooler Caddy
Sporty’s has introduced the Flight Gear Cooler Caddy, a cooler, drink caddy, and iPad storage rolled into one product.
Mechanic’s error brings down just-purchased Piper
Probable Cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to secure the fuel strainer bowl with safety wire, which resulted in the fuel strainer bowl leaking and starving the engine of fuel. Also causal was the obstruction of two fuel injector nozzles.
Picture of the Day: Measuring the days with inches of ice
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “Landed on the lake in front of my house to see how long it might be before I actually get to land in the water in front of my place near Grand Rapids, Minnesota.”
Blue skies for the Cactus Fly-In
The 2025 Cactus Fly-In, held March 8 at Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ) in Arizona, attracted more than 100 aircraft and a crowd that topped 1,000.
Clear Lake Flying Club introduces kids to aviation
The free three-part series provided an enthusiastic group of kids between the ages of 9 and 13 an introduction to aviation, including aircraft aerodynamics, controls, instruments, and powerplants through hands-on learning experiences, according to organizers.
Sling Pilot Academy expands to Long Beach
Founded in 2011, Sling Pilot Academy now has four flight training schools across Southern California, with facilities at Torrance Airport (KTOA), Santa Monica Airport (KSMO), Gillespie Field (KSEE) in San Diego, and Long Beach.
Dynon introduces trim servos for experimentals and LSA
Corgi servos are designed to electrically move trim control surfaces and other systems in homebuilt and other light aircraft, Dynon officials said.
Training flight causes another plane to go-around
The issue we caused: We caused a very hazardous situation. We were taking off while an airplane is going around. Same flight path. Not good.