The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an antenna tower while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight while flying directly toward the sun.
Picture of the Day: A shiny Silvaire
General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort took this photo at the 2022 Antique Airplane Association annual fly-in, which was held Aug. 30-Sept. 5 in Blakesburg, Iowa. She captured many photos, including this one of a Luscombe 8 at Antique Airfield (IA27).
Van’s RV-15 debuts to Oshkosh crowds
And it’s a high wing model. The bare aluminum glistened in bright sunlight and drew crowds through every day of the OSH22.
Fewer pilots using Flight Service for preflight weather planning
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s annual weather survey shows that fewer pilots are calling Flight Service for preflight weather briefings, instead relying on apps and even general weather sites, such as Windy.
Ohio teacher named Aerospace Educator of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame has selected Jill Weaver of Valley View Junior High School in Dayton, Ohio, as the 2022 NAHF A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year.
Lightspeed introduces new pilot headset with built-in CO sensors
Lightspeed Aviation has introduced Delta Zulu, a new ANR aviation headset that includes a built-in carbon monoxide sensor, as well as a built-in audio equalization system that adjusts audio output to compensate for hearing loss.
CFI freezes, leaving student to handle emergency
My CFI froze in a priority situation while I was flying under goggles at night. I cannot think of a scenario where this is acceptable.
Picture of the Day: A magical place
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “My Maule MX7-180 at Sullivan Lake (09S) in northeast Washington State. I flew over from the Seattle area for a fantastic night of camping at this magical place. This is one of the best backcountry strips out there!”
Debrief OSH22, prebrief OSH23
If flying into AirVenture seems like a fun challenge, there is no time like the present to debrief OSH22 flights and to prebrief for OSH23. By the time you read this, there’ll be less than 11 months left before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 kicks off.