Zenith Aircraft’s two-day kit aircraft building workshop will be at Boerne Stage Airfield Feb. 11-12, 2022. A regional fly-in gathering for Zenith aircraft owners and enthusiasts will also be held on Feb. 12 at the airport.
Garmin Pilot update adds expanded NOTAM display options, enhanced airport page, and more
Expanded NOTAM display options, as well as an updated Airport page are just some of the new features in the latest version of the Garmin Pilot App.
Takeoff in rough terrain ends badly
The pilot’s improper decision to attempt an off-airport departure from rough terrain without inspecting the takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with a shallow rut during takeoff and the nose landing gear collapsing.
Picture of the Day: STOL Bandit river run
Jon Humberd submitted this photo and note: “Our group of STOL Bandits fly together regularly and go on some epic flying adventures together in East Tennessee and North Georgia.”
Saturday Morning Live
Prior to Covid and the restrictions it has introduced into our lives, I used to lead a Rusty Pilot seminar or two every month. Since March 14, 2020, my peers and I have been doing our best to continue to share a substantially similar presentation, albeit via a webinar format. But I’ve missed the face-to-face experience of presenting good educational material to a live audience.
Video: Bizjet takes on Star Wars Canyon
A Dassault Falcon 8X business jet takes its turn flying through Star Wars Canyon near Death Valley. Fred Johnsen was there to capture it on video.
Applications now available for Future Takes Flight scholarships
The new program offers six $5,000 scholarships, including two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education.
New edition of The Complete Multi-Engine Pilot released
The latest edition of the textbook, written by Bob Gardner, includes a new chapter on energy management and information on obtaining a multi-engine rating and checking out in a new twin,
Distraught controller, busy airspace a bad combination
The Controller began shouting to all of the pilots “I don’t have radar! I see two targets converging to the south!” The Controller sounded very anxious.