The WINGS Industry Network’s next WIN Insights Live broadcast features Bob Rockmaker, president and CEO of the Flight School Association of America. His presentation, “Let’s Talk About Aviation Culture,” begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Rare P-47 Thunderbolt lands in Georgia
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia is acquiring a rare World War II P-47 Thunderbolt as a long-term restoration project.
Fast turn onto taxiway goes awry for Mooney pilot
The pilot’s improper decision to turn the airplane from the runway onto the taxiway at an excessive speed, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.
Picture of the Day: Man Cave
Dean Carrell submitted this photo and note: “I’ve had a lot of fun fixing up the hangar. I fly several times a week in beautiful country in Wyoming.”
Carb ice: A known unknown
From our first flight training lesson we were taught that carbureted engines are susceptible to the formation of “carb Ice” and it can occur at anytime and at any power setting…even at high-cruise power settings, but not always. The potential for carb ice even varies among aircraft types — Piper and Cessna are prime examples. That’s part of the dilemma: The “unknown.”
Women in Aviation conference tops expectations
Women in Aviation’s 2022 conference exceeded expectations, drawing more than 4,500 people from across the globe, including representatives from Nigeria, Brazil, Ireland, Germany, and more.
New Pacific Northwest summer fly-in slated
Pilots are welcome to camp at the airport or stay in the nearby town of Republic.
uAvionix launches drone avionics trade-up program
The new program enables users of uncertified Mode A/C/S and ADS-B transponders models to trade up to the uAvionix ping200X, the only TSO certified transponder for drones on the market today, according to company officials.
C172 hits pond when nosewheel fails on takeoff
The failure of the nosewheel steerage linkage during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with an obstacle during an attempted aborted landing.