The latest version of the Aeroscan M5 blade measurement system is fully automated and uses laser sensor technology.
Two injured when Bellanca hits utility wires
Probable cause: The pilot’s intentional low-altitude operation, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from unmarked utility wires.
Picture of the Day: Denali at her finest
Steve McAtee submitted the following photo and note: “I took this last summer on our fifth Red Flight Alaska trip. For the last decade, 10 pilots have been flying together to Alaska in a squadron of self-built SX 300s. So much adventure, so much beauty, and this day was particularly clear at Denali.” Would you […]
The FAA is finally willing to discuss industry challenges
Oh wait, industry players have been “doing something” for years to stem the tide of pilot and mechanic shortage. And just in time, the FAA shows up to do what? Talk about the problem.
Video: Pushing the envelope
A new video posted on YouTube tells the story of Red Flight Alaska, a group of 10 pilots who have made an annual pilgrimage to Alaska for the last eight years.
FAA targets drone operators who interfere with first responders
Drone pilots who interfere with first responders are now more likely to face serious penalties, even for first offenses.
Design your own plane with free online game
A free online tool lets you design your own plane, with the chance to win a prize.
See what it’s like to walk on the deck of an aircraft carrier
Visitors to the National Naval Aviation Museum can now see what it’s like to walk on the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing at a farm
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.