The 12-minute video includes ATC recordings and an analysis of what the NTSB will look at in its investigation of a crash of a Cessna 340 in a Southern California neighborhood.
New Customs facility opens at KXWA
The new U.S. Customs facility is in the Overland Aviation FBO at Williston Basin International Airport in North Dakota.
New company offers leadership training for aviation professionals
Memberships include group coaching, goal setting, networking, and education about various aspects of the range of occupations in aviation.
Piper hits car on highway after engine quits due to fuel starvation
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing, during which the airplane struck a vehicle.
Picture of the Day: Bidding the day farewell
Karissa Davan submitted this photo and note: “The end of a Maine day from the hangar. Cessna 182R bids the day farewell.”
Great vistas of green
There is an almost universally accepted belief that our world is over-developed. It’s excessively crowded. Steel and glass and concrete surround us everywhere we go. We’re hemmed in by our own construction projects. Cramped and confined to areas with heavy traffic, ceaseless noise, and crowds of strangers. Asphalt pathways lead us deeper into the chasm of our communities, yet make it nearly impossible for us to find our way out. Balderdash. Absolute rubbish. If perception is reality, then a realignment of our perceptions is in order.
Video: Festival of Flight
Smitty Smith, the force behind FunPlacesToFly.com, visited the Fall Festival of Flight in Gainesville, Texas, and shot this wrap-up video. You’ll see a wide variety of general aviation aircraft, including antiques, classics, warbirds, replicas and homebuilts.
Diamond all-electric trainer in development
First flights of the electric trainer, based on the already certified DA40, are expected in the second quarter of 2022.
Smart pitot cover for turbine aircraft unveiled
The “smart” pitot cover, designed specifically for turbine aircraft, protects the pitot tube while on the ground. Should it not be removed during preflight, its design ensures it safely ejects, within two to five minutes of pitot heat activation, immediately restoring flight-critical air data system function, according to company officials.