Aircraft: Piper Tomahawk. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Corona, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: After flying for about an hour, the pilot entered the pattern to land. During the approach the engine lost power. Unable to restart the engine, or make it to the runway, he performed a forced landing into an adjacent field, where the airplane […]
Making a living as an ag pilot
This is a business that is difficult to get into. There are schools that offer training for careers in ag aviation. The truth is that even with formal training the door is hard to open. It takes a lot of hard work and determination to work your way into a crop duster seat.
Getting GA’s story out to the public
I am a creature of habit. I have been watching the national and local evening news on TV most every evening for more than 50 years. The local news informs me about the weather and other things, and the national news keeps me informed on some of the things that are going on in the […]
AV100 headset impresses this head
Headsets are a lot like underwear…very personal yet very important. Some pilots like style, some look for quiet, and some lead with price, but all pilots look for comfort. And to make it difficult for the manufacturers, no headset fits two heads the same. AKG Aviation, a division of Austria-based audio technology pioneer Harman, debuted […]
Putting an end to border crossing frustrations
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is bringing together U.S. and Canadian officials in an effort to make crossing the border a simpler, less cumbersome and more manageable experience for general aviation pilots and passengers. At an Oct. 2 meeting hosted by AOPA in Washington, D.C., U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) leaders met […]
Rosen Sunvisor Systems showcases 5-Axis ARC at NBAA14
Rosen Sunvisor Systems (RSS) will showcase its new ARC Sunvisor Assembly, a 5-Axis sunvisor system with flexible mounting configurations for implementation on fixed wing and rotor aircraft. Based on a new generation of Rosen sunvisor designs, the ARC Sunvisor System offers pilots flexible sunvisor deployment, multi-axis sun attenuation, secure stowage, and glare reduction during standard cockpit […]
Transportation Secretary to keynote NATA Roundtable
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx is confirmed as the keynote speaker on Nov. 5 at the National Air Transportation Association’s 2014 Aviation Business Roundtable. “NATA is honored that Secretary Foxx agreed to address the industry’s leading executives at the Aviation Business Roundtable. He is a major proponent for transparency, accountability and effective use of […]
Coradine launches LogTen Pro X
PORTLAND, Ore. — Coradine has released LogTen Pro X, a pilot logbook available for all Apple devices. LogTen Pro X features a new interface designed to reduce distraction and help pilots focus on their data, according to company officials. It is optimized for iOS8 and iPhone 6 and includes fast flight entry, automatic GPS detection of nearest […]
Improper use of flaps by 172 pilot
The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff.