Jim Mauro submitted this photo and note: “Jere’s first flight in an open cockpit and a biplane.”
Human Factors: Batten down the hatches…and all the other stuff too
This accident is a good reminder that while loose lips sink ships, it’s loose items in the cockpit that can wreak havoc with flight controls.
Video: Flying to a pilot’s paradise
The two-minute video shows Smitty flying his Cessna 172 to the resort next to Cedar Mills Airport (3T0), which he says is a “wonderful playground for any pilot.”
CloudAhoy releases flight operations quality assurance product for general aviation
CloudAhoy P-FOQA is pilot-centric (the P is for pilot), providing objective feedback to the pilot immediately after landing.
Applications now being accepted for GlobalAir.com scholarships
Deadline to apply is Aug. 15, 2023 for one of four $1,000 scholarships.
Pilot seriously injured when plane hits cactus
The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Fun flying in Idaho
Daniel Lilja submitted this photo and note: “Ski flying in Idaho in February 2023.”
So, how do we fix you?
That line, “So, how do we fix you?” came from long-time General Aviation News subscriber Tom Jensen. He was alluding to a line in a recent Touch & Go column: “While I am proud to be a certificated pilot, the entire year of 2022 passed without my operating any aircraft as pilot in command.” That’s what he wanted to fix. Getting me airborne.
New video features volunteer general aviation pilot dedicated to conservation
Now online is “Romeo November: A LightHawk Story,” which shares the story of one volunteer pilot, Chuck Schroll, and his dedication to the cause of conservation as he takes to the skies to tour three conservation projects with LightHawk partners.