“Both of the country’s premiere military flight teams on the same ramp at the Kansas City Airshow in July 2021. The Blue Angels were the scheduled headliners, but the week of the airshow, the Thunderbirds asked to also fly at the show. What a treat it was for all of us attending to see both of these teams at the same venue!”
10 best selling piston airplanes in 2021
Cirrus reclaims the top spot in the 10 best selling piston airplanes in 2021 with its SR22T. It actually captured three of the top 10 spots. Others among the top 10 include Cessna, Piper, Diamond, and more.
Video: What would you do if you lost elevator authority?
The Real Pilot Story videos allow pilots to “share their encounter with a dilemma so others can benefit — while comfortable on the ground — from lessons learned the hard way in flight,” said AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Director Paul Deres.
Van’s 50th anniversary to be celebrated at Oshkosh 2022
Owners of all RV types are invited to join the activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 when the 50th anniversary of Van’s Aircraft is celebrated at the big show.
New sunglasses offer pilots protection against lasers
Developed with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Revision’s CALI-C lens formulation offers eye protection that protects pilots against common handheld laser hazards in the cockpit.
Pilot forgets to lower landing gear during check ride
The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the examiner’s failure to check that the landing gear was extended.
Picture of the Day: Winter solstice
Mark Cook submitted this photo and note: “Returning home after a long winter night flight.”
Stay safe in the snow
A 2020 NTSB investigation revealed that pilots assumed flight in snow was safe as long as minimum ceiling and visibility requirements were met or that snow conditions were too dry or cold to pose an icing hazard. Pilots also assumed that snow conditions are safe to fly in as long as you can see through it — they did not consider the effects of icing, NTSB officials said, adding these assumptions can be deadly.
Orville and Wilbur to take center stage in Ohio classrooms
A new aviation-focused curriculum is being launched in Ohio elementary schools. “Problem solving with Orville and Wilbur” is just one element of the program, which is designed to not only combat pandemic-related learning loss but also provide a solution to aviation and aerospace workforce shortages.