Pilots can hang flight bags, headsets, oxygen bags, or other small accessories, on the hook, which can be placed on the front or back of a seat.
Forgetful controller needs to get his head in the game
While taxiing I heard the Tower say to another plane “Aircraft Z — I forget — did I clear you to land?”
Picture of the Day: Smile for the camera!
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “A warbird fan getting up close for a T-28 shot at the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Internalize the lesson
How do you best learn? Positive reinforcement? Admonishment for mistakes made? Writing and re-writing the lessons learned? And when you learn something, how do you internalize that lesson?
Video: Draco flies Alaska
In the video’s introduction, Mike notes he had “an unbelievable time flying through Alaska with my best friend Ron. So many beautiful sites and wonderful people.”
McFarlane named exclusive distributor for Landing Gear Works
TLGW specializes in the manufacturing of titanium landing gear legs for Cessna 180s and 185s, as well as tail gear springs, tailwheel assemblies, and landing gear components for various other Cessna aircraft.
New prop debuts on Carbon Cub
“This innovative design maximizes the power of the Rotax 916 iS engine, delivering improved responsiveness and fuel efficiency for both backcountry and cross-country flying,” company officials added.
VFR into IMC fatal for Virginia pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.
Picture of the Day: The Flying Catfish
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A Piaggio P.180 Avanti on the ramp at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) n Florida. Always reminds me how unique this aircraft is in every way from its looks to its sound.”