From Droneport.com, “Because it is getting more requests in the field, the FAA Flight Standards Division, whose aviation safety inspectors conduct pilot certification duties, recently issued a notice, Logging of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot Time. It clarifies questions raised by drone pilots who request credit for flight time logged on drones.” Read the rest of Droneport.com Editor Scott Spangler’s take here.
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Arion Aircraft introduces Lightning XS
Arion Aircraft is introducing its newest kit airplane, the Lightning XS, at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. “The XS kit is all about choices,” company officials said. “Our new airframe kit gives you the option of choosing your firewall forward package from three currently available. This gives you the opportunity to create the aircraft you […]
Hypoxic pilot crashes
Aircraft: Cessna T182. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Ludlow, Calif. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The pilot was on a cross-country flight in night visual meteorological conditions and requested flight following from air traffic control. According to radar data, about 11 minutes after takeoff, the airplane leveled off at 14,800 feet MSL. About 30 minutes later, when the plane […]
Ask Paul: Why is my engine oil creamy?
Q: I am doing a 100-hour inspection on a Piper Aztec with TSIO 540 Lycomings using Shell 15/50 oil with 50 hours on the oil. They are both midtime engines on this photo plane. They fly six hours a day at low power settings. The left engine oil is black like it should be after […]
SUN ’n FUN takes off Tuesday
The 40th annual SUN ’n FUN fly-in takes off tomorrow, April 1, at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. The Blue Angels are appearing at this year’s show, which also includes a car show for the first time. Check out the fly-in’s website for all the week’s activities, as well as digital copies of SUN ’n FUN Today […]
Surprise SUN ’n FUN showing by Kitfox
When John McBean of Kitfox Aircraft announced earlier this year that the company wouldn’t be able to participate in any of the big airshows, it was a bad news/good news scenario. The bad news: Air show attendees wouldn’t get to see the Kitfox up close and personal. The good news: The company’s success had created […]
Flying Challenge debuts this week
There is something about aviation that brings out the competitor in all of us. Redbird Flight Simulations and a cadre of sponsors, including Flying Magazine, Jeppesen and ForeFlight, have thrown down the virtual Gauntlet of Challenge to those who want show they have the right stuff through the Flying Challenge Cup. The Challenge, which debuts […]
Last chance to buy ticket for P-51 raffle
This is the last week to buy raffle tickets to win a ride in Stallion 51‘s P-51 Mustang. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Mercy Flight Southeast, which provides free air transportation to life-saving medical appointments for children and adults. While pilots donate their airplanes, fuel and flight hours to complete thousands of flights year after year, […]