Jessica, a CFI in Arizona, writes: Is it possible to crash an airplane on a checkride and still pass the exam?
Swift Fuels UL94 now purple
The color change, the result of more than four years of planning by ASTM International, is designed to increase avgas refueling safety in the marketplace by helping differentiate various fuel grades, as well as water, from one another, according to Swift Fuels officials.
Students to host WINGS program during K-State Salina open house
Flight Fest will feature an FAA WINGS safety seminar about Controlled Flight into Terrain, or CFIT, on the K-State ramp at the Salina Regional Airport (KSLN).
New microphone turns everyday headsets to aviation headsets
New from Sporty’s is the NFlight NOMAD, a microphone that attaches to consumer headsets to convert them into use in your flying.
High density altitude contributes to crash
The airplane’s inability to climb during takeoff due to a degradation of engine performance due to high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Welcome home, Suzie!
Dave Cohen submitted this photo and note: “With help from Boca Raton Fire & Rescue, Lynn University welcomed its newest aircraft, a factory-new Skyhawk the Flying Knights have named ‘Suzie.'”
Grease: It’s not one and done
Why can’t you use just one grease in your aircraft? One reason is that not all greases are created equal — and the differences can cause problems.
Flight Simulation Experience Center planned for SUN ‘n FUN 2024
Attendees will be able to try a wide variety of home flight simulation setups, from simple, monitor-based cockpits to those powered by virtual reality headsets.
Hartzell Propeller acquires WhirlWind Propellers
WhirlWind Propellers manufactures composite constant-speed and ground-adjustable propellers for the light-sport, experimental, and unmanned aircraft markets, according to Hartzell officials. It also designs proof of concept propellers for emerging applications.