The FAA has ended its discretionary enforcement policy on remote identification for drones. That means pilots who do not comply could face fines and suspension or revocation of their drone pilot certificates.
Five win Cascade Warbirds scholarships
The scholarship cover private pilot ground school and more.
Near miss in the pattern at 06A
Crossing over the upwind leg while there is traffic is not only illegal, but is very dangerous. I am certain that the evasive action taken prevented the collision of the two aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Taco Tuesday
James Collins submitted this photo and note: “Landing my Mooney M20J at Acadia, Florida, for the weekly Taco Tuesday fly-in.”
Now what?
Do you know what to do in the event of a prop strike or some other incident at night, after almost everything at the airport is closed down?
Grant funds improvements at 66S
The $10,000 grant will go towards an irrigation system, grass seed, and chemicals to improve and stabilize the runway turf at the Cavanaugh Bay Airstrip in Idaho.
FAA recruiting pilots attending SUN ‘n FUN for research study
The study session takes about four hours and pays $300, $400, or $500 (depending on medical certification class).
Garmin brings StormOptix Weather Radar compatibility to thousands more displays
Using 3D volumetric scanning capability, GWX 8000 reduces pilot workload and depicts the weather with four times the colors of traditional weather radars — while also providing hail and lightning prediction, turbulence detection, and advanced ground clutter suppression.
Fuel starvation brings down Piper
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons during a departure climb that resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.