Bruce Barmakian submitted this photo and note: “Soaring pilots flew the skies around Richfield, Utah, for a week in June 2022. The self-launching Swift is the perfect wing for an afternoon of fun dancing with thermals. Thank you to Chad Cook for the use of his hangar and to the folks at Richfield Municipal Airport (KRIF) for their hospitality.”
Tips to avoid a brain stall while flying
A little bit of stress can sharpen our piloting skills. But too much and your brain can stall, making aeronautical decision-making close to impossible.
28 new pilots certified to race at Reno
The 2022 Pylon Racing Seminar for the Reno Air Races saw 28 new pilots certified to race in September, including three in the Unlimited Class. Additionally, 53 pilot renewed their certifications.
Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh
The Vertical Flight Society’s 16th annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), will be in person in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 23-24, 2022.
Hartzell prop STC’d for Diamond DA40
The 74-inch diameter three-blade ASCII carbon fiber prop is approved for DA40s with the Austro Engine E4-A engine.
Amphibious plane noses over when pilot forgets to retract landing gear
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane’s wheels were retracted before attempting a water landing, resulting in a nose over during touch down. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a checklist available to the pilot.
Pictures of the Day: My son’s first flight in a Cub
Matt Hofeldt submitted this photo and note: “My son, Jet, 4, riding in a Cub for the first time as we fly over rural Wisconsin.”
Not your granddad’s hot spot
In my granddad’s day, an airport hot spot was a bar or a diner close to the field where pilots, mechanics, line service personnel, and aviation enthusiasts could gather for a cold one at the end of the day. Today, that designation refers to a point on the airport grounds where it is possible, if not likely, that confusion may result in an airplane, truck, car, or other motorized vehicle straying onto a chunk of pavement other than the one the pilot or driver intended — potentially with tragic results.
Improve your piloting skills at the big show
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