The Colorado Division of Aeronautics has entered into a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory to conduct a study to help identify “future opportunities and potential challenges posed by the introduction of alternatively powered aircraft in Colorado.”
Radiant Technology introduces CO-PRO carbon monoxide detector
Radiant Technology has introduced a new carbon monoxide (CO) detector with graphing capabilities and a G-Meter.
Dangerous and unacceptable behavior
I spoke with the pilot of Aircraft Y, and he seemed unconcerned that he almost hit us mid air and honestly seemed bothered that I would bring up the situation in person.
Picture of the Day: Reflecting on biplane season
Megan Vande Voort sent in this picture with a note: “Biplane season has finally arrived. After a nice spring rain, the sun peeked out and the biplane was ready to fly. I love the reflection in the puddle.”
Flying with Nathan
By the time he was 10, Nathan was able to recite the entire dialog from the movie “Top Gun.”
FAA finds Cyclone 180 meets 51% Rule
A Cessna 180 replica in kit form.
North American AT-6 joins National WASP WWII Museum’s fleet
“It was an honor to help the WASP museum find the perfect AT-6 they needed,” said Courtesy’s President Mark Clark. “This flying example is an excellent way for the museum to honor those who served before us and remember the contributions the WASP pilots made.”
Cockpit carbon monoxide monitor now available from Sporty’s
“This compact CO detector alerts the pilot to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the cabin with a choice of three alarm modes: Flashing lights, vibration, and a 90 dB Piezo horn,” says Sporty’s President John Zimmerman. “Unlike hardware store models, you can be sure you’ll notice if something has gone wrong.”
Ag pilot crashes after losing control during steep turn
The pilot’s loss of airplane control resulting in an aerodynamic stall while executing a steep turnaround during an aerial application flight.