Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC 500 digital autopilot in additional aircraft, including the Cessna 177/177A Cardinal, the Beechcraft T-34A/T-34B series, and the Piper Seneca PA-34-200T and PA-34-220T II-V.
Passenger’s leg cramp results in bent RV-8
A loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion resulting as a result of the inadvertent rudder input by the passenger.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise preflight
Dan Chapman submitted this photo and note: “Preflight done, coffee in hand, ready for a great morning of flying from Redlands Municipal Airport (KREI) in California.”
I flew with Rusty
After 20 years of giving Young Eagles flights, Minnesota pilot Rusty Eichorn designed a T-shirt to give to his young passengers.
Videos from the last Reno Air Races
In the days before the tragic accident that ended racing at Reno, General Aviation News’ Fred Johnsen captured some exciting video of the action.
New foundation supports volunteer pilot organizations
The foundation raises money from aviation and non-aviation companies and individuals to provide funding for volunteer pilot organizations towards hiring the staff to facilitate expansion and volunteer pilot recruitment, as well as purchase the software and administrative systems required to optimize community coordination and mission management, according to Jay Taffet, founder of the Charitable Aviation Foundation.
Replacement door springs for Cessna aircraft approved by FAA
McFarlane Aviation has received FAA-PMA approval for replacement door springs for a majority of Cessna 182, 206, 210, and 337 aircraft.
Pilot’s mistake ‘could have had a tragic ending’
For this reason, I will carry this lesson with me through the rest of my flying career and be hyper vigilant about entering the correct altimeter setting.
Picture of the Day: Scattered puffs
Farai Kamwaza submitted this photo and note: “A breezy afternoon at New Tempe Airfield in Bloemfontein, South Africa.”