“Aircraft owners, builders, and aviation businesses in Australia and New Zealand have been a big part of our business for years and we are excited to announce the opening of our Melbourne branch to support them,” said Aircraft Spruce President Jim Irwin.
Student crashes during first flight after six years
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
Picture of the Day: On the Oshkosh Warbird ramp
Photographer Greg Menton sent in this photo from EAA AirVenture 2024 of line of L-39s on the Warbird Ramp.
The last line of defense for general aviation pilots
Designed for his own use in his Lancair 360, Nidal Robb and his colleagues at Microkit Solutions developed the Landing Height System as an additional tool for pilots to fly — and land — safely. Now they’ve introduced another safety-enhancing product.
NFL’s Jimmy Graham named chairman of Young Eagles
Graham succeeds air show legend Sean D. Tucker, who served as Young Eagles chairman since 2013. As he moves into the full chairman role, Graham is the seventh person to hold that position, joining Cliff Robertson, Gen. Chuck Yeager, Harrison Ford, Sully Sullenberger, Jeff Skiles, and Tucker.
Microair launches T3000 skySuite
The suite includes the T3000 skyNav navigation sensor and instruments, the T3000 skyWave Nav Comms, and the T3000 skyLink Mode S and ADS-B transponder.
New WASP watch unveiled
Abingdon Co. has expanded its Legends Series of pilot watches with the new GunMetal WASP Watch.
Who has the right of way?
I couldn’t takeoff and have enough vertical clearance over the helicopter, so I applied maximum braking to avoid a head-on collision with the helicopter. Both main tires blew out and I shut down the engine on the runway.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise at OSH
Bob Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Awesome weather at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. Archer N6063H has once again made a problem-free flight. After 20 years of coming, she has been very dependable year after year, I feel very lucky to be a part of the Hagerstown Flying club and having access to her, and living in this great country where we have the freedom to fly.”