The pilot reported that the Piper PA 28-181 was operated on a visual flight rules night flight. He estimated that the plane had about 30 to 32 gallons of fuel prior to departure from the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) in Denver, Colorado. During the flight, intermittent electrical issues were experienced, including static in the headsets, flickering instrument […]
Picture of the day: A new birthday suit
Mitch Kahn sent in this photo with a quick note: “New paint – just in time for its 50th birthday.”
I quit
Here’s an unsettling statistic. Of the thousands upon thousands of prospective pilots who begin flight training each year, approximately 80% give up before reaching their goal. Yep, eight in 10 flight students throw in the towel, give up on their dream, and settle for living something less than the life they’d dreamed. Now imagine that you run […]
FAA suspends approval of some NavWorx ADS-B units
The FAA issued an emergency order Nov. 22 suspending the authorization NavWorx uses to manufacture certain Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) navigation units. The authorization, known as a Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA), enables suppliers to produce components for use on aircraft after proving that each component meets FAA standards. Federal regulations set forth FAA’s authority to […]
Video: Conquering a fear of the radio
A new video from Smitty Smith of FunPlacesToFly.com talks about conquering his fear of the radio. He notes: “I love to fly, but talking on the radio at a busy, tower controlled airport has always been a phobia for me. Today, I am out to conquer that fear. Join me as I fumble on the radio […]
Retrofit parachutes now available for CubCrafters
YAKIMA, Wash. — Now available for the existing fleet of CubCrafters airplanes are new airframe parachute systems. In May 2016, the company introduced systems for new production Carbon Cubs. Now, retrofit parachutes may be installed at CubCrafters and at select Authorized Service Centers. The airframe parachute systems were developed in partnership with BRS Aerospace. “The extraordinarily slow stall speed, […]
Flying Musicians launches internship program for college students
The Flying Musicians Association has created an internship program for junior and senior year college students to share their talents and skills while learning about the aviation and music industry. The program provides students the opportunity to earn college credit while developing skills and experience. Just as importantly, students will be able to develop a personal […]
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2017
WETASKIWIN, Alberta — Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) will induct four new members, and recognize a Belt of Orion recipient, at its 44th annual gala dinner and ceremony, to be held Thursday June 15, 2017, at Vancouver International Airport. The new members are: James Erroll Boyd: World War I pilot and co-founder of the […]
Latest version of Advanced Aircraft Analysis released
DARcorporation has released Advanced Aircraft Analysis Version 3.7 (or AAA 3.7). AAA 3.7 was developed to help today’s aerospace engineers tackle the industry’s newest challenges and toughest problems, according to company officials. The latest version can analyze fixed-wing aircraft with conventional and unconventional configurations, such as unmanned aerial systems, gliders, electric aircraft, tiltrotor aircraft and hybrid […]