King Schools has released two new free courses: Drone Part 107 Regulations and Private Pilot Ground Reference Maneuvers, as well as a new YouTube playlist, “How To Become a Pilot.”
New technology helps pilots avoid runway incursions
Garmin’s Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) has received FAA certification.
ForeFlight’s latest release adds keyboard, new categories for turbulence
Just released is ForeFlight 16.7, which includes a new aviation keyboard, new categories for reported turbulence, and more.
Plane crashes when brakes fail
Loss of brake pressure to both sets of brakes during taxi due to failed brake caliper O-ring seals, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Picture of the Day: Launch Time
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets participate in glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg.”
Shopping at AirVenture’s Aeromart
Everybody comes home from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with something — souvenirs, a smart phone full of photographs, T-shirts with pilot sayings, a sunburn, lots of memories — and maybe airplane parts.
Another video released in Taming the Twin series
The fourth video in the series “Taming the Twin: Engine Failure During Cruise,” reviews the process of identifying, verifying, troubleshooting, and securing the failed engine.
Route for 2025 Air Race Classic unveiled
The 2025 race will take off June 17, 2025, from H.L. Sonny Callahan Airport (KCQF) in Fairhope, Alabama, and end June 20 at Felts Field Airport (KSFF) in Spokane, Washington.
Air Plains Services debuts second adjustable airbox bracket for Cessna 172s
While the company’s first adjustable bracket includes one adjustable piece where the unit attaches to the engine, the newest PMA bracket provides a second adjustment where the bracket connects with the engine baffles, company officials explained.