The pilot was practicing instrument maneuvers about 1,500 feet mean sea level in a Mooney M20J near Leonardtown, Maryland, with a CFI on board, when the engine stopped responding to throttle control inputs and producing enough power to maintain level flight. The CFI unsuccessfully attempted to restore engine power, and the pilots chose to conduct […]
Picture of the day: Bridging the gap
Garth Baker sent in this photo taken as his Cessna 172 flew over the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls Idaho.
A second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Back in 1949 Don Sly was a recent high school graduate and had what he thought was the opportunity of a lifetime. “A friend had an uncle who owned an old biplane that he used to do airshows,” Sly, now 83, recalls. “Through my friend I got to ride in that biplane.” That ride ignited […]
Kansas State to offer new drone degree programs
SALINA, Kansas — With the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), also known as unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, growing at a rapid pace, Kansas State University Salina will add a new bachelor’s degree and minor beginning this fall. Combining RPA technology with coursework in computer science, electronic engineering and mechanical engineering, K-State Salina is offering a Bachelor of […]
Lithium-ion battery for homebuilts for sale at Oshkosh
True Blue Power’s new TEX16 lithium-ion main ship battery, which is specifically designed for experimental aircraft, will be available for purchase exclusively at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 20-26. The TEX16 is designed with the same architecture as the FAA-certified True Blue Power battery products, according to company officials. The 16 Ah […]
Guardian Avionics begins shipping MFD 650 for experimentals
TUCSON, Ariz — Guardian Avionics is now shipping its Multi-Function Display system, the MFD 650, for installation in experimental aircraft panels. The MFD 650 shares information in front of the pilot with passengers while creating a record of the flight data that can be stored in the Cloud. Two to six iPads, mini-Pads, iPhones or iWatches […]
Comments support more sim time, eliminating hood requirement
In official comments submitted July 8 to FAA NPRM Docket FAA-2015-1846, Notice 15-03, the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) supported the agency’s proposal to increase the maximum time allowed in an Aviation Training Device (ATD) toward an instrument rating. In its comments, SAFE cited research showing that use of advanced simulators actually speed […]
Get Hired in Aviation Maintenance conference slated
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — Officials with the Lewis University Aviation Maintenance bachelor degree program are noting that it’s tough to keep students in the classroom. “We have companies hiring students months before they earn degrees,” said R. Eric Jones, Lewis University Director of Aviation Maintenance Management. “This last semester, 100% of our aviation technicians were hired within […]
Plane Perfect partners with Maule
Aircraft detail supply company Plane Perfect has partnered with Maule Air to provide the official cleaning products of Maule aircraft. “We are very excited about our new relationship with Maule Air,” said Rich Wellner, CEO of Plane Perfect. “They are obviously a legend in plane manufacturing, and for our product line to be recognized by Maule Air […]