The new company, which will be known as AeroDisplay, will feature heads-up display (HUD) configurations for both general aviation airplanes and helicopters, according to company officials.
It’s touch and go, not stop on the runway
Aircraft Y student pilot confronted Aircraft X pilot after landing, indicating that Aircraft X did not own the airport and was not authorized to instruct other aircraft, with Aircraft X responding that a touch and go is precisely that, not a stop.
Picture of the Day: On the line at CYXY
Cheryl Goodwin submitted this photo and note: “Following the line crew back to our PA46 at Whitehorse/Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY) in Yukon, Canada, in the summer of 2022. We shared the line with our Canadian Governor General’s Challenger, as well as Yukon Air’s 737. Lofty company for our beloved plane — and hats off to the crew for first rate ground service!”
The return of the Central Coast Airfest
This show had something for everyone: Civilian performers, warbirds, modern jets, vintage jets, skydivers, and more warbirds.
Is there really a DPE shortage?
During a meeting of Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE) and FAA personnel at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, it was estimated that one-fifth of applicants never even qualify to start their FAA flight tests due to incorrect endorsements or inadequate pilot experience. These CFI errors waste applicants’ time and money while also squandering scarce DPE appointments, SAFE officials noted.
Regional flight training awards revealed
In addition to the regional winners, 32 flight schools and 65 instructors have earned distinguished awards, according to AOPA officials.
Limited edition Piper J-3 Cub model takes off
“You’d have to look far and wide to find a pilot who doesn’t like the Cub,” says Sporty’s President John Zimmerman. “This model is a fantastic memento from many pilots’ training experience.”
Snow and sunlight bad combination for Cub pilot
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow.
Picture of the Day: A tale of two coasts
Dave Cohen submitted this photo and note: “I recently flew our Cessna 172H, ‘Lily,’ from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. across the state of Florida on a day that epitomized ‘”‘The Sunshine State.'”