The Beechcraft Baron A55 is approved for the GFC 600, while the GFC 500 has received certification for Robertson STOL-equipped Cessna 180s and Cessna 185s, adding on to the already certified Cessna 180 and 185.
Carb ice fatal for CFI and student
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while maneuvering for forced landing in dark night visual meteorological conditions.
Picture of the Day: Reaching for the sky
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “A Just Aircraft Super STOL shows its stuff at Paradise City during the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Re-branding induced drag
Joseph, a student pilot in Georgia, writes: I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around induced drag. Can you help me out?
Video captures effect of climate change on Alaska glacier
“The video distills 40 years of flying over the same glacier area and how things have changed,” Marshall Severson told General Aviation News staff.
Ligado files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Ligado, a company that has been trying to move ahead with a high-speed broadband cellular network that aviation advocates assert has been proven to interfere with GPS, has filed for bankruptcy.
New company offers aviation posters
The collection is focused on aviation, including a variety of posters with aircraft, ranging from the Cessna 172 to the Beaver, as well as posters devoted to aircraft engines.
Lack of situational awareness causes near miss
It is known at my flight school that this airport has had many problems with general aviation pilots being unsafe.
Picture of the Day: Sunset on the ramp at KICT
Madi Johnson submitted this photo and note: “The autumn sky is painted in gorgeous colors over Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport (KICT) in Kansas. A beautiful end to another day of flight training!”