Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “A Super Cub on the ramp at KGPZ in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, after an October day of rain and a beautiful end to the day. There is nothing more fun or simplistic than a Super Cub. I’ve been flying them for almost 40 years.”
The future is behind us
The idea of replacing more than 100 aging traditional control towers with more than 100 new traditional control towers is frustrating to me.
Rushed decision to ban 100LL at California airports puts safety at risk
A letter sent to FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson from the leaders of GA’s advocacy groups asks the agency to mitigate a California county’s decision to ban 100LL, noting it will “significantly increase the risk of aircraft misfuelling. “Engine failures from misfuellings often occur at critical phases of flight, such as on takeoff and climb out, and NTSB accident reports document the grim outcomes,” the letter reminds the agency’s chief.
Tecnam’s U.S. takeover
The Italian aircraft manufacturer has identified the United States as a “strategic market,” with new representatives handling sales in 17 states.
Helping grounded pilots
A new app connects pilots who need a helping hand during an Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situation with other pilots who can help.
Pilot ground loops after landing on grass between taxiway and runway
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in impact with a knoll and a subsequent ground-loop.
Picture of the Day: Toys
R.A Gibson submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful picture of beautiful toys.”
None for me, thanks
Take precautions when faced with risk. Remember that. It’s going to be central to this story.
Flight Design’s F2 certified by EASA
The F2-CS23 is the next step in Flight Design’s “Vision Zero” concept, according to company officials. That concept incorporates all commercially available safety features for this type of aircraft, including: A passive stall and spin resistant airframe design, airframe emergency parachute system, AMSAFE airbags and inertial reel harnesses, Garmin ESP (electronic stability and envelope protection), an occupant-protective enclosure for the pilot and passengers, automatic fuel management, simplified controls, such as a combined throttle and brake lever, and a more modern, car-like atmosphere and operation, they explain.