According to EAA officials, there are several important FAA-approved changes in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 Notice, commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), which spells out arrival and departure procedures for July 22-28 event at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh.
Scholarships available for summer aviation camp
Camp CAVU at Gillespie County Airport (T82) in Fredericksburg, Texas, for students between the ages of 15 to 18, includes a 40-hour online ground school, as well as six in-person sessions at the airport to discuss flight planning and weather, as well as seven hours of flight training.
Failure to perform a weight and balance calculation proves fatal for two
The pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his operation of the flight at an excessive takeoff weight, resulting in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack after liftoff and an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot was unable to recover.
Picture of the Day: Northern lights
Ben Carlson submitted this photo and note: “Brian Pankonin took this picture of my 1955 Cessna 180 in Medford, Oregon in May 2024. The aurora made for a nice backdrop.”
Super Petrel XP makes its debut
Although the S-LSA biplane looks similar to previous Super Petrel models, which have been manufactured in Brazil by Scoda Aeronautica for 20 years, the new XP was completely redesigned to address feedback from owners and to take full advantage of the new 141-horsepower Rotax 915iS turbocharged engine, according to company officials.
Colorado pilots volunteer to fly patients after bridge closes
“We have the ability to do it and it gives back to the community and to people in need. You know, we’re pilots. We like to fly and we just thought why not volunteer some of our time and do it and see what happens.”
Fort Worth airpark community expands
Patten Properties has expanded its Pecan Plantation (0TX1) aviation community in Granbury, Texas, with the addition of The Landings East (66TE), a second airpark located 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth.
Sporty’s launches free aerobatics app for Apple Vision Pro
“This virtual capability brings dynamic aerial maneuvers to life, allowing pilots to learn from a safe, secure location,” Sporty’s officials said. “Beyond the basic maneuvers, the app includes a full air show routine, performed by Wagstaff, allowing users to experience the proper sequence of competition aerobatic flying.”
A license to learn
In not wanting to risk a hard bounce again, I applied full power to execute a go-around. The P-factor yawed the plane to the left and pushed the plane even closer to the runway edge lights, while still trying to fly. The plane ended up being in line with the runway edge lights, and two or three were struck.