An ADS-B traffic advisory alerted us to the conflict just moments before the encounter, significantly distracting my student during the straight-in approach, requiring me to take the controls.
Picture of the Day: WomenVenture 2022
For the last 15 years, women have come together at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for WomenVenture, which gives women in aviation a place to network at the annual show. One of the highlights each year is the annual group photo. In 2022, more than 1,000 women gathered in Boeing Plaza for the group photo, according to officials with Women in Aviation. The backdrop for the group photo was the Boeing 777-200ER ecodemonstrator. (Photo by Christopher Miller)
Helicopters give thousands an aerial view of AirVenture
Three helicopters buzz above EAA AirVenture all day, every day, of the show, giving AirVenture visitors a birds-eye view of the grounds.
Steady and increasing need for pilots, maintenance technicians forecast
The latest Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook predicts 602,000 pilots and 610,000 maintenance technicians will be needed globally between 2022 and 2041. The latest forecast does not include Russia due to the sanctions put in place after its invasion of Ukraine.
Daher Aviator Marketplace launches
The new marketplace includes parts for all Daher aircraft, as well other products such as tow bars, pitot covers, headsets, and branded merchandise.
New name for One Stop Aviation
Formerly known as One Stop Aviation, most of One Stop’s employees will remain on at Aviation Airparts.
Pilot injured when passenger grabs control stick while adjusting seat
The pilot’s failure to monitor aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of control when a passenger inadvertently moved the control stick, and the pilot and other passenger’s decision to unbuckle their restraints inflight.
Pictures of the Day: That’s a wrap for AirVenture 2022
Questions From the Cockpit Columnist William E Dubois sent in these photos from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 as the week began to wind down. The show closed July 31. Next year’s AirVenture is slated for July 24-July 30, 2023.
Does my engine need an adjustable air shutter?
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: Does anyone make an adjustable air shutter for the Lycoming 360 engine? When I blocked mine off and flew to Florida and back I ran a 200° oil temperature.