Lessons learned: When a situation seems confusing, go slowly. When I spotted the helo, I was going really slowly and was able to quickly stop. Only when it was clear that the helo pilot was waiting for me to move did I finish my turn.
Picture of the Day: DC-3 Rainbow
Andrew Deibert submitted this photo and note: “A DC-3 finds the rainbow or is it the other way around?”
The Bakersfield Boeings: Dusters to dust?
A footnote in aviation history, the converted crop duster Boeing 203s remain elusive.
Video: Can I get my medical approved if I’ve had a head injury?
In the latest episode of the Pilot Minute, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, outlines a new option for AMEs to issue medical certificates for pilots with head injuries.
New tailwheel STC’d for Cessna 170, Bird Dog
The twin-shock system replaces conventional leaf spring tailwheels. The coil-over spring assembly, equipped with oil shocks, absorbs energy on landing and reduces fuselage stress, according to company officials.
iFly EFB adds Forecast Layer, Vertical Profile, and more in latest update
Adventure Pilot, creators of the iFly EFB app, has released Version 13.2, introducing new features aimed at improving safety, situational awareness, and efficiency for pilots, according to company officials.
Carb icing ends night flight
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.
Pictures of the Day: Mullicoupe on the move!
Frequent General Aviation News contributor Sparky Barnes sent in these photos with a note: “The Mullicoupe during Beech Party 2024 at Tullahoma, Tennessee.”
In celebration of the gift of lift
It’s magic. It’s science. It’s amazing. And even if we don’t understand exactly how it works, we can still take the controls and successfully guide an airplane into the sky to experience the wonder of flight for ourselves.