Phillip, working on his commercial ticket in Florida, writes: “Settle a bet for us here at the flight school: Why is dead reckoning called dead reckoning? Online, there seems to be a lot of difference of opinion about the origin of the term.”
For latest research on aerodynamics, scientists turn to paper airplanes
Paper airplanes, while simple to make, involve surprisingly complex aerodynamics, according to researchers. It’s all about finding the “sweet spot.”
New flight school opens at KRAW
The inspiration for Icarus Aviation sprung from Beesley’s own journey and the traveling he had to do to convert his dream to reality.
Atlantic Aviation lands at Love Field
Atlantic Aviation has expanded in the Lone Star State with the completion of its acquisition and initial renovations of Textar Aviation, an FBO at Dallas Love Field (KDAL) in Texas.
Mechanic’s improper maintenance leads to forced landing
The mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.
Picture of the Day: Welcome to Triple Tree!
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “Looking right at home on a grass taxiway, this beautiful Cessna 180 arrives for the Triple Tree Aerodrome Fall Fly-In in Woodruff, S.C., which was held Sept 19-25, 2022.”
Should I buy this aircraft that has only 49 hours on it?
I’d suggest you approach buying any aircraft slowly, and ask lots of questions, such as total time, does it have a history of extended periods of activity, and review any and all maintenance records.
World War II veteran takes to the air in SBD Dive Bomber 80 years later
World War II veteran Dick Miralles slid into the gunner’s seat of the SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber almost as easily as he did 80 years ago in the South Pacific. Miralles, 98, was reliving his wartime experience in a restored SBD operated by CAF Airbase Georgia in Peachtree City, Georgia. According to Miralles, the flight “was calm compared to what I was used to.”
All-electric aircraft makes first flight
Powered by two magniX magni650 Electric Propulsion Units (EPUs), the aircraft lifted off at 7:10 a.m. from Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Moses Lake, Washington, east of Seattle.