The Civil Air Patrol has partnered with uAvionix Corporation to deploy an ADS-B receiver network to complement FAA sensor data with low altitude aircraft positions to shorten the time it takes to search for and rescue crashed and missing general aviation aircraft.
Hayward Air Rally debuts new scholarship
In previous years, the rally sponsored up to three high school students to attend a one-week summer session of the EAA Air Academy in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including tuition and roundtrip airfare. Due to increasing costs and logistical challenges, rally officials suspended the camp sponsorship in favor of a monetary scholarship.
King Schools releases new maintenance course
King Schools has released “Cleared for Aviation Maintenance,” a course that includes a home-study course, written exam test prep, and a complete syllabus that meets the requirements for aviation maintenance technician schools under the new FAA FAR Part 147.
Pilot bumps fuel selector valve on takeoff, leading to fuel starvation
The pilot’s inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve to a position between the tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Coming straight at us
Richard Medley submitted this photo and note: “Flying around Kentucky doing instrument training with Brian in a 2021 Cessna 172 based at historic Bowman Field (KLOU), we came across this plane coming straight at us at 2 o’clock. Oh, no worries, it was just our reflection off the clouds.”
Playing in the key of A, B, C, D, E, and G
Flying is an awful lot like playing a musical instrument. In both cases, when you do it well, your heart just sings.
EAA reveals Class of 2023
The inductees into EAA’s five halls of fame — homebuilders, international aerobatic club, warbirds, vintage, and ultralights — will be honored in November 2023.
ForeFlight CEO wins Armstrong Award
“Not only has Tyson left an indelible mark on aviation by co-founding ForeFlight,” said NAHF Chair Jim Cooling, “he is also a valuable member of the aviation community, giving generously with his leadership, time, and expertise to support numerous aviation organizations.”
Latest editions of Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbooks available
New editions of the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbooks for General, Airframe, and Powerplant are now available from Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).