Nominations for the scholarship, which takes the student from zero time to solo, are due by Jan. 31, 2022.
Failure to latch canopy leads to loss of control
The pilot’s failure to latch the canopy before departure, which resulted in the canopy opening and the subsequent loss of airplane control.
Picture of the Day: American GEM
David Newill submitted this photo and note: “The American GEM (Ground Effect Machine), derived from the KOLB Firefly, rests after a long afternoon of ground and flight testing. Developed to be a USA version of the European Youth Flight Training System, it allows teens to get stick in the hand, wind in her hair, smile on his face, and eyes on their aviation future! Shown at Timberhouse Airpark in Lafayette, Indiana.”
Ben Templeton’s flight of passage
Ben Templeton skipped his graduation from J. L. Mann High School in Greenville, South Carolina, to begin a super cross-country journey to the 48 lower states.
Texas riverbeds reopen to backcountry pilots
The unintended consequence of a Texas law prohibited aircraft from landing on riverbeds. The Recreational Aviation Foundation went to bat for backcountry pilots, and a new law has now reopened Texas riverbeds to pilots.
Accident or incident?
What factors are considered by NTSB investigators to determine if an aircraft crash is an accident or incident?
McFarlane acquires ‘common sense solution’ for Cessna tail cone plague
McFarlane plans to further expand upon the owner advisories and ADs to find as many solutions as possible to address the cracking in the tail cone and stabilizer areas plaguing the 180-185 Cessna community, company officials noted.
Complacency plays part in veteran pilot’s mistake
I attribute this incident to complacency on my part. I expected a clearance to land on Runway XXR, based on the winds, and when I saw the newly-resurfaced runway, I went for it. I am embarrassed by the fact that I would make such an error after so many years of flying.
Picture of the Day: Beacon Aviation’s official mascot
Jamie Stern submitted this photo and note: “Winston is the official mascot for Beacon Aviation Insurance Services. He flies with our Sterling, Alaska-based Business Development Manager Bill Stinson. Fun Fact, Winston will be the January model for the “Pets of Beacon” 2022 Calendar.”