The failure of the pilot of N694V (RV-8) to maintain clearance from the preceding airplane, N79KM (RV-4), while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
Picture of the Day: Ready for Oshkosh
Bill Gideon submitted this photo and note: “Bill Gideon and his dad, Rusty, arrive at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.”
Liability and unleaded fuels
Who will actually “approve” any new unleaded fuel and what does that approval mean?
Grants approved for improvements to two Connecticut airfields
Improvements at two Connecticut airfields, Goodspeed (42B) near East Haddam, and Waterbury (N41) near Plymouth have been funded by grants from the Recreational Aviation Foundation.
Sheltair begins building new T-hangars at KMLB
FBO network Sheltair Aviation has begun construction of “much-needed” T-hangars at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) in Florida, according to company officials.
Dynon unveils safety-enhancing features
A new Emergency Glide feature, as well as a new version of its com radio control panel, are designed to enhance safety.
Blown tires on landing becomes lesson for pilot and controllers
He mentioned that this occurrence had been beneficial to all in the tower because they were training new controllers.
Picture of the Day: Capturing the storm
Caleb Lionudakis submitted this photo and note: “Capturing the storm at the Galaxy FBO at Conroe/North Houston Regional Airport (KCXO) in Conroe, Texas.”
Tuskegee Airman celebrates 100th birthday
A birthday cake decorated with imagery from his days with the 332nd and appropriately topped with red, white, and blue speckles was divided into slices and shared with attendees.