As a CFI, I should remain alert, aware of the situation and environment at all times and ready to take corrective action. I did not do that yesterday.
Picture of the Day: Getting ready for another tow
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol cadets scatter to the squadron’s glider to get it turned around in preparation for another tow.”
Behind the Radar: What are air traffic controllers really like?
Pilots often think of air traffic controllers as a mysterious group of individuals hidden away in those towering glass rooms or those dark and secret radar dungeons. Take a peek behind the radar screen…
The 12 Planes of Christmas
Pilots can pick their favorite aircraft among the 12 and donate exclusively to that project or donate directly to the organization’s Restoration Grant Fund, a dollar-for-dollar match program created to help aircraft projects with the most need get back into the air faster, CAF officials explain.
100th TBM 960 delivered
“We are particularly proud that the 100th TBM 960 has been received by a newcomer to the TBM community,” said Nicolas Chabbert, senior vice president of Daher’s Aircraft Division.
New Flight Gear Survival Tool from Sporty’s
“Sporty’s Flight Gear Survival Tool is a portable toolbox that is a great addition to any flight bag,” says Sporty’s Director of Aviation Products Doug Ranly. “It’s useful during preflight, owner-performed maintenance, or in an emergency.”
Pilot: “Over we went”
The pilot’s improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Learning to fly in France
Frédéric Petit submitted this photo and note: “The Morane Saulnier Rallye MS880B is ready for takeoff with a student pilot and her instructor. We are lined up on Runway 08 at Montbéliard-Courcelles Aerodrome in Montbeliard, France. Only the runway was mowed, but we can’t see it on the photo.”
What happens when a general aviation pilot busts a Presidential TFR?
Did you ever wonder what happens to pilots who bust a TFR and find themselves escorted by a military aircraft to the nearest airport? A pilot shares a tale of busting a Presidential TFR and dealing with the consequences.