Valued at $1,350, the scholarship includes private pilot ground school and two introductory flights with a flight instructor.
Pilot’s loss of situational awareness leads to crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during his attempted landing and his loss of situational awareness that led to him to misidentify a pipeline field for the landing airpark.
Picture of the Day: An early morning flight
Anh Tran submitted this photo and note: “A morning flight over a specially designed harbor with moorings for pleasure craft and small boats in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.”
The value of friendships
As the holidays approach, it’s a good time to put some conscious thought into those things of great value that require no price tag. Friendships don’t come into our lives with an offer of gift cards, discount coupons, store credit, or easy one-day delivery. Yet, they matter.
A B-17’s birthday bash
The B-17 Alliance Foundation held a week-long Birthday Bash for its B-17 “The Lacey Lady” in 2022.
University teams with AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard will train Arizona State University students with zero flight experience to help them earn their commercial pilot certificate and beyond, according to company officials. Students who complete the program will earn a bachelor of science in Aeronautical Management Technology.
Sheltair acquires KDTO FBO
Sheltair Aviation has acquired US Jet center at Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO).
Pilot flies even with known problem with alternator
When returning to the airport to drop off my passenger, the electrical system failed due to what seemed like low voltage.
Picture of the Day: Low pass
Carlos Valle submitted this photo and note: “A Boeing A75N1 Stearman from Planeadores de Vitacura Air Club performs a low pass over Runway 22 during Open Day at Chicureo Aerodrome in Chile.”