The AirCar flying car has been issued a Certificate of Airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority, with the company now working on the production model.
More courses released for CFI Professional Development Program
The new courses cover a variety of topics from tips for online ground school, training Pilots in Command, pilots and medications, and a course on setting up your own business as a CFI.
‘Made up’ arrival points a safety issue
There are two VFR arrival points being used at Tulsa Riverside Airport (KRVS) in Oklahoma called “Turnpike Split” and “Cross Creek Warehouse.” Neither of these arrival points are charted and neither are readily located by any normal level of flight planning before being directed to one of them by ATC. The only place I have found written reference to them is buried three pages deep on the airport association website.
Picture of the Day: Ice Lake
Stephen Halter submitted this photo and note: “$100 lunch on a frozen lake.”
One-of-a-kind resource in affordable aviation launches
Part 103 aircraft are the heart of affordable aviation. And now LSA expert Dan Johnson has created a list of all the Part 103 aircraft available to make finding the right one for you just a bit easier.
High demand, low supply leads to ‘red hot’ market for used GA aircraft
According to a new report, aircraft dealers accredited by the International Aircraft Dealers Association closed 20% more deals in 2021 than the year before: 1,372 aircraft transactions, compared to 1,135 deals in 2020. This was despite a shriveled aircraft inventory, with many airplanes never making it to market before being snatched up by buyers willing to pay top dollar, officials noted.
Pipistrel unveils the Explorer
The two-seater, which is already EASA certified, can run on auto fuel and is approved for night VFR operations, spins, and glider towing.
Forney and Alon added to approved model list for engine upgrade
The STC allows owners of a 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E, 415-G, F-1, F-1A, A-2 and A2-A aircraft to replace their aging, out of production TCM C75 and C85 engines with the TCM O200A 100-hp series powerplant without the loss of Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) eligibility, according to company officials.
First flight in Glasair goes awry
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around.