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.
Idaho Aviation Expo 2022 cleared for takeoff
The Expo will be held May 20-21 at Idaho Falls Regional Airport.
New prop approved for Cessna 210
The new prop offers several advantage, according to company officials, including 5% better climb, 3 to 5 knots faster cruise, and more.
Rough engine, flat tire end flight
I will use the lessons from this flight for myself and all future students for the purpose of discussing complete airplane maintenance with airplane owners (especially new airplanes), what to do when engine becomes rough, and procedures to follow with a flat tire.
Picture of the Day: Flying with the chickens
Rob Stapleton submitted this photo and note: “This rubber chicken was placed of the pitot tube intake on the wing of a Cessna 185 parked at Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage, Alaska. Amusing image, but also a good idea to keep insects, water, and ice crystals out of the airspeed system.”