“If GA in the U.S. isn’t successful, then aviation in the U.S. will not be successful,” Congressman Sam Graves.
Want to be an ag pilot?
Just published is “How to Succeed in the Agricultural Aerial Aviation Business” by Rick McCord.
King Schools releases new test prep app
King Schools has released The King Test Prep Companion App, which enables pilots using any King Schools course to check at a glance how far they have gotten in preparing for their FAA written exam, how many right and wrong answers have been given, and how many questions remain to complete.
This could have been deadly
The Cessna leaking fuel tanks appear to be a systemic problem and it is inconceivable that the FAA is unaware of the problem and obscene that there have been no ADs issued to warn pilots to have mandatory fuel tank inspections and ground the aircraft anytime there is the smell of fuel in the cockpit or fuel stains behind the filler caps or under the wing above the door.
Picture of the Day: Flying low, flying high
Lucky Kelson submitted this photo and note: “Nice day to fly to airport, nice day to fly…At Roscoe Field (83J) in Pensacola, Florida.”
Human Factors: Written vs. unwritten rules
Who has the right-of-way when several planes are approaching a runway. And should you give priority to another pilot just because they ask for it?
PT-17 joins Air Force museum collection
The aircraft is one of only two existing PT-17s that were used as Tuskegee Airmen trainers during World War II, according to museum officials.
Forbes names Hartzell Propeller a top American employer
Hartzell Propeller was also listed in the top five of all employers in the Aerospace and Defense category.
Michelin expands general aviation tire line
The tires utilize the latest carcass technology, according to company officials. The tubeless design also reduces overall wheel weight, helps eliminate tire creep on the wheel, and can be used with tube-on-tube type rims, company officials noted.