Upon receiving something outside my normal experience, I could have requested a change in pattern and reminded tower of student status, which may have changed tower’s approach to the line-up.
Picture of the Day: Cubbing
Jim Rice submitted this photo and note: “My brother, Rick, and I about to go flying in our 1946 Piper J-3 Cubs at Wolf River Airport (54MA) in Rossville, Tennessee. Rick’s Cub, in the distance, is the plane our dad taught both of us to fly in the 1970s. Dad restored both of these Cubs. Both have been in the family since the late 1960s. Our mom was also a pilot and dad taught her in a J-3.”
Lights, camera, fly
While attaching a camera to your airplane can give you beautiful videos of your flying adventures, the videos are also useful for flight training, flight debriefing, maintenance, and more, according to Flight Flix officials.
Florida Presidential TFRs return with new TSA requirements
Most other operations, such as banner towing, inspections, and flight training will not be authorized while a TFR is in effect.
Grounded Hogs Gala returns to Museum of Flight with Martin Mars pilots
“Men on Mars,” will feature Martin Mars pilots Peter Killin and Rick Matthews of Coulson Aviation as the evening’s keynote speakers.
Free Plotting Your Course brochure updated
Designed to mimic a true aeronautical chart, the brochure includes information on how to earn a pilot certificate, ASA officials noted, adding it is also designed to pique the interest of aspiring aviators in a fun way.
Pilot’s mismanagement of fuel system proves fatal
Probable Cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Frosty the Lineman
Dave Newill submitted this photo and note: “Frosty the Lineman was lending an extra hand when everyone else was busy at Indianapolis Executive Airport (KTYQ) after 11 inches of snow fell in mid-January 2025.”
When ego trumps the FAA
It is the truly rare bird who sets out to cause mayhem. The vast majority of poor habits and shockingly bad decision-making come from plain old myopia. The offenders simply don’t think past the limits of their own cockpit. Consideration for others is just not part of their reality.