Greg Jones submitted this photo and note: “A perfect day for a sunset photo shoot. Photo by Matt Mann.”
A different kind of grounded
One of the biggest concerns for general aviation aircraft is where to connect the grounding or bonding cable when refueling.
Video analyzes banner tow accident
On May 17, 2023, a Piper PA-25 Pawnee towing a billboard banner crashed over Hollywood, Florida. Sadly, the pilot — the sole occupant on board the airplane — died in the accident. No one on the ground was hurt.
Beechcraft museum celebrates golden anniversary
What began as a two-room log cabin established in 1973 has grown in to a 78,000-square-foot, fully climate controlled general aviation museum and campus. Visitors from all across the globe visit daily exploring the 38 exhibited aircraft and historical artifacts of aviation since the beginning of the 19th century.
Breitling celebrates 70 years of its Co-Pilot watch with new releases
Breitling has introduced three new watches based on the Swiss company’s classic AVI Co-Pilot watch, including a limited re-edition of a popular watch from 1964.
Airframe icing fatal for two
The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid airframe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane performance and a subsequent loss of control and in-flight break-up.
Picture of the Day: A rarity indeed
John Schmidt submitted this photo and note: “My friend, amateur photographer, pilot, and Zenith builder Pat Hoyt from Texas, while at Brodhead, caught a photo of a Pietenpol with a smoke system, just at sunset. Pietenpols with smoke systems are a rarity indeed, much less catching it with the timing of a beautiful sunset to boot!”
Questions from the Cockpit: Buckle up, baby!
Gracie, a private pilot in Montana, writes: I took a flight with a fellow pilot the other day, and he took the time to give me the flight attendant speech. It got me wondering, why the stupid seat belt speech? I mean, I know it’s the law, but — really? — who doesn’t know how to unbuckle a seat belt?
Helicopter sales soar in first quarter of 2023
While helicopter sales were up almost 50% from a year ago, airplane deliveries grew just 6.7%, with a 3.5% drop in billings.