That number includes 300,000 pilots, 416,000 mechanics, and 71,000 air traffic controllers — and that’s without counting business aviation.
ASA releases An Aviator’s Field Guide to the Pilot Career Path
“This book is for anyone who has dreamed of flying professionally since they were old enough to spot a jet crossing the sky,” ASA officials said. “The path to a pilot career can be rigorous and expensive. With this new book, readers have a knowledgeable advisor to help new pilots get started and stay on the right track.”
Stall fatal for two
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Soaring above the Potomac
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “The view from a Civil Air Patrol glider, soaring over the Potomac River prior to landing at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
Dreaming of endless joy and smiles
The mission of Dream Flights is to give back to those who gave. Since its founding in 2011, the organization has given more than 7,000 dream flights in more than 1,000 cities, and 49 states. But the non-profit organization’s favorite statistic is this: “Endless joy and smiles.”
Do you know what to do if you encounter a dust devil?
In a video, an NTSB meteorologist Paul Suffern notes that dust devils have been present in more than 170 accidents the NTSB has investigated since 1982.
Pioneer era of aviation to be showcased at Oshkosh
“The pioneer era of aviation laid the framework for the entire industry through experimental designs and the willingness to push the boundaries of current technology,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “The three airplanes on display at AirVenture will serve as our tribute to the people who paved the way for the aviation industry.”
Garmin engine monitoring system now available for vintage aircraft
Garmin has revealed the GI 275 engine indication system (EIS) can now interface with and display information for select seven-cylinder engine applications, allowing vintage aircraft owners to better monitor and manage their radial engines.
Confused pilot wonders why he was a threat
If I was threat why didn’t they tell me to stop as I went down Zulu?