Aircraft: Allegro. Injuries: None. Location: Adrian, Mich. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: While on approach for a touch-and-go landing, when the airplane was about 30 feet above the ground, the flight instructor directed the student pilot to go around. The student added power, and the airplane began to roll and yaw to the left. The student incorrectly […]
Managing anger in the cockpit
“Louisa County traffic, November four four two eight Quebec departing Runway Niner for left crosswind departure, Louisa County traffic.” I visually cleared final approach and the traffic pattern. Seeing all four quadrants empty, I took the runway and took off. Upwind off KLKU looked fantastic. A riot of yellows, oranges and reds overwhelmed any remaining […]
Picture of the day
A Pilatus PC-12 on the ramp at Reeder Flying Service at Twin Falls, Idaho at sunrise.
Track Santa across the globe
Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) are once again teaming to track Santa’s Christmas Eve trek across the globe. Beginning Dec. 24 at 2:01 a.m. EST, visitors to the NORAD Tracks Santa site can use 2D and 3D tracking maps created by AGI — known as Santa Trackers — […]
AERO Friedrichshafen to expand in 2015
With an expanded concept and more than 630 exhibitors, AERO 2015 in Friedrichshafen, Germany is set to maintain its position as the largest trade show for general aviation in Europe. Not only will the e-flight-expo, Avionics Avenue, Engine Area and RPAS Expo be returning to the show, which takes place April 15-18, 2015, but for […]
Trig radios now with dual control
Trig Avionics TY91 and TY92 VHF 8.33 radios can now be ordered as a Dual Control Kit. This allows two radio controllers to integrate with a single Trig radio hardware box. Andy Davis, Trig CEO said, “Dual control is ideal for two place tandem aircraft and gliders, many of which are used for training. Dual Control […]
Private aircraft to be sold at Sebring Expo
The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo and Aviators Hot Line have teamed to offer private aircraft owners an opportunity to sell their aircraft at the 11th annual Sebring Expo. The Expo will run Wednesday through Saturday, Jan. 14-17, 2015, at the Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) in Florida. Aviators Hot Line will manage the special area set […]
FltPlan adds flight risk assessment tools
FltPlan has enhanced its Safety Management System program by adding multiple Flight Risk Assessment Tools that are customizable for both a flight department’s operation and the department’s different aircraft. “We recognize that each flight department has different needs, based on the planes that they fly and a multitude of other factors, such as their geographical […]
Aviation Autographs launches new website
Aviation Autographs has just launched its new e-commerce website devoted to rare and limited edition books, prints and items signed by aviation legends and notables from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, modern day and more. The collection exists primarily because of Lt. Col. Dave McFarland (USAF, Retired). As former Chief of the History Department […]