Taking someone for their first flight is a wonderful thing to do. I’ve made many such flights. But finding those who are truly interested in taking the next step, and nurturing them along the way, is a higher calling.
Fuel returns to KMAO
Marion County Regional Airport (KMAO) in Marion, S.C., has 100LL and Jet-A fuel again after a nearly two-year interruption caused by contaminated tanks.
Wings Over North Georgia returns as drive-in air show
The Blue Angels will headline the drive in air show, slated for Oct. 30-31. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. There will be no tickets sales at the gates.
Collect your own piece of space history
The PlaneTags are made from salvaged parts from NASA’s now defunct Mobile Launch Platform-2, which was vital to the success of the Space Shuttle program.
Expectation bias bites pilots
We were wrong on all accounts and it is a good thing that we were able to establish ATC contact before taking off, which would have only complicated things for all.
Picture of the Day: Speed Queen
Mandolyn McAbee submitted this photo and note: “A Ted Smith Aerostar 601P over the numbers on Runway 05 at Page Field (KFMY) in Fort Myers, Florida.”
Advice to CFIs: Hush
CFIs often act as if they aren’t teaching if they aren’t talking. A more productive course of action might be to put greater emphasis on the pre-flight brief and the post-flight debrief. In between, allow the student the space to absorb the situation, analyze their own performance, and fix their own problems.
Want to know more about the new unleaded avgas?
The webinar will feature officials from AOPA, General Aviation Modifications Inc., which developed the new unleaded fuel, and Avfuel, which will distribute the new fuel.
Record attempt foiled by mechanical issue
Problems with the constant-speed propeller grounded the world record attempt.