SALINA – Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus will offer a new program for individuals interested in cybersecurity of unmanned aircraft systems. A graduate certificate in unmanned aircraft systems information assurance is being launched in fall 2018. Students will learn how to protect UAS from cyberattacks and understand information assurance risk assessment principles applicable to UAS […]
Fuel line failure causes forced landing
About 20 minutes after takeoff, the Piper PA-28’s engine experienced a total loss of power. During the off-airport forced landing near Rowesville, S.C., the right aileron was substantially damaged. A post-accident examination revealed that the fuel line between the fuel transducer and the carburetor had failed. The fuel line was installed as part of the […]
Picture of the Day: Under the Milky Way
Ney Grant sent in this photo of a Cessna Centurion under the Milky Way at Markleeville Airport (M45) in California. He added there’s more photos and a post about the shot on his blog, WestCoastFlyingAdventures.com. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. […]
A drool-worthy collection of LSA seaplanes
For an aviation buff, the month of April is something like being a kid in a candy store.
Video: The debut of the Yak 110
Of Wings & Things columnist Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this video of the much-anticipated air show debut of the “Yak-110” — two Yak-55s plus a jet engine merged into one trimotor aircraft — at the Mountain Home Air Force Base airshow on June 3, 2018. “The aircraft’s air show performance is impressive,” he reports. […]
A Red Letter day
The U.S. Postal Service will continues its 100th anniversary celebration of air mail in August when it releases the second commemorative air mail stamp. In May, the Postal Service issued a United States Air Mail Blue Forever stamp to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of airmail service. On Aug. 11, 2018, it will […]
More than $100,000 in scholarships available
The National Gay Pilots Association has launched its 2018 scholarship program, which encompasses more than $100,000 in awards from private pilot to tailwheel endorsement to advanced flight training. NGPA is the largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pilots, aviation professionals, and enthusiasts from around the world. Its mission is to build, support, and […]
AOPA kicks off fly-in season in Montana
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is holding its first regional fly-in for the 2018 season in Missoula, Montana, June 15 and 16, hosted by North Start Jet on the east end of the airfield, along Aviation Way. The fly-in kicks off on Friday with all-day workshops. Starting at noon, attendees can visit the […]
Backcountry familiarization flight goes awry
The pilot, accompanied by a flight instructor, was conducting mountainous backcountry familiarization training. The flight instructor reported they taxied about 1,000′ down the runway because the field was wet. During takeoff at a high altitude (6,370′ elevation) backcountry airstrip in Stanley, Idaho, the airplane became airborne near the end of the runway. During the initial climb, […]