The dad of an airline-bound student pilot writes: I know I probably shouldn’t, but I find myself reading about pretty much every small airplane crash online, and much of the time I find myself shaking my head and asking myself, “What was the pilot thinking?” So that’s my question: Don’t they teach pilots to think in flight school? Or is it all just about how to operate the controls?
Tecnam unveils P2010 Gran Lusso
On opening day of the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, Tecnam unveiled the P2010 Gran Lusso, what officials with the Italian company call the “luxury version” of the P2010 four-seater powered by the Continental CD-170.
Quality Aircraft Accessories expands Fort Lauderdale repair station
The $1 million expansion includes a new conveyor system, paint booth, drying oven, blast cabinet, workbenches, fixtures, and a full range of welding equipment and capabilities.
Wipaire and Hartzell introduce Yukon prop for Caravans
“There is up to a 26% decrease in total takeoff distance from land and up to a 31% decrease from water,” added JJ Frigge, president, Hartzell Propeller. “This translates into safer takeoffs and landings on smaller lakes and shorter runways.”
Beech bent after pilot misidentifies runway
The pilot’s misidentification of the airport’s active runway, which resulted in an off runway landing and a collision with a snow berm. Contributing to the accident was the runway’s lack of identifying markings.
Picture of the Day: Warm winter sunset
Carlo Wise submitted this photo and note: “A view of a warm winter sunset from a Velocity XLRG.”
How did I get here?
When I was 15 years old I had a plan for where my life would take me. It was a very specific plan, one that I followed for many years with great diligence. Then, I took a turn in an unexpected direction. That new road led me here. To where I am now. To a whole new place where I feel comfortable and content.
New report validates BasicMed
“The FAA’s report to Congress confirms what we have known for years: BasicMed works and BasicMed pilots remain safe pilots,” said AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker. “We have just gone through the safest three to four years in general aviation history.”
Carbon Cub UL debuts at SUN ‘n FUN
Developed for international markets, the Carbon Cub UL is the launch airplane for the new Rotax 160-hp turbocharged engine.