The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, confirms that Wednesday morning, Feb. 3, the P-51C Mustang “Tuskegee Airmen” was involved in a gear-up landing at Dallas Executive Airport (DEA). The aircraft was landing back at DEA, the national headquarters of the CAF, for a special event in honor […]
Video: Super Bowl is a No Drone Zone
The FAA is launching a new public service announcement to let people know the airspace around Levi’s Stadium is a No Drone Zone during the Super Bowl. Temporary Flight Restrictions will prohibit certain aircraft operations, including unmanned aircraft operations, within a 32-mile radius of the stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on game day. The restrictions […]
IntelliAudio debuts in PMA8000-series audio panel
PS Engineering has introduced the PMA8000BTi audio selector panel, a version of the its PMA800BT that includes IntelliAudio spatial audio technology. IntelliAudio is technology that PS Engineering has licensed from the United States Air Force Laboratory. When activated, the IntelliAudio application places the Com 1 audio signals at the relative 10 o’clock position and COM 2 audio […]
Damage discovered during annual inspection
During an annual inspection on Feb. 26, 2014, a mechanic discovered buckling, compression, and kinking of both firewall sections of the Cessna 172M. In addition, the front floor sections, front belly sections, front belly skin, center pedestal, and numerous stringers and angles were damaged. The airplane was operated by a flying club in South Bend, […]
Picture of the day: Glassy water
Brian Neidhardt sent in this photo taken the last week of November on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire from above in a Cessna 175 of a Cessna 206 on glassy water.
Wanted: Pilot Tips on … Airshows and fly-ins
What advice would you give to pilots who have never flown into SUN ‘n FUN or AirVenture before? How can they best prepare, not just for flying in, but surviving the show in style? What are the can’t-miss airshows and fly-ins? You can add your tips and advice on the form below. You can even upload a photo […]
Tip: Help a rusty pilot start ‘Flying Again’
Chances are high you know a rusty pilot. After all, the population of that particular pilot class hovers around 500,000. But, it’s not enough to simply say, “Go get current.” There’s most likely a backstory to why they stopped. Fortunately, they share the “why” with thousands of others. After all, there are only so many […]
The general aviation market ain’t what it used to be — thank goodness
When I was a boy I spent summers with my grandparents. They lived on the most beautiful lake I’ve ever seen. The water was as clear as a pane of glass. The bottom was soft white sand. It was paradise. This idyllic location was nine miles from a small town. It was the kind of […]
The FAA’s Groundhog day
By DEAN BILLING. I’m submitting this blog on Feb. 2, 2016, Groundhog Day. I think it is the appropriate date choice for my latest GAFuels topic. It is the kind of day the FAA should get out its plan for the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI), dust it off and see if there is a ray of […]