MRO Insider is hosting #PitchAv, a business aviation focused pitch competition, during the National Business Aviation Association 2021 convention, slated for Oct. 12-14 in Las Vegas.
Pilot perplexed by pattern
If I wasn’t supposed to make a left crosswind because of other traffic, why didn’t the Controller mention that to me prior to departure?
Picture of the Day: In support of Operation September Freedom
Ryan Weir submitted this photo and note: “Tracy Butler took this picture of me (back seat) getting checked out in Clint Cawley’s Stearman by Frank Hoogkamer on a beautiful summer day in western Washington with Mt. Rainier in the background. Since this photo was taken, Clint donated the Stearman to Dream Flights. I’ll be supporting of Operation September Freedom as a pilot. Operation September Freedom is the largest barnstorming event in U.S. history, and the first and only Dream Flight Tour dedicated to honoring the men and women who fought in the war that changed the world.”
A meal is the mother of invention
Eating a meal or looking out the window using binoculars without thinking about losing directional control is the genesis of the Auto Yoke Project idea.
Video: Landing without a wheel
“Looks like we lost a wheel,” says the instructor. “Not so good, huh?” the student replies.
NBAA to require vaccines at convention
By requiring everyone at the show be vaccinated, National Business Aviation Association officials say wearing a mask will be a “personal choice” for exhibitors and attendees.
New owner for sole KPQL FBO
Trent Lott International Airport (KPQL) in Pascagoula, Mississippi is closed for a runway resurfacing project, the new owners plan to make improvements to the terminal building and hangars.
Gender reveal flight goes awry
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low pass, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Somewhere over the rainbow
Chad Jensen submitted this photo and note: “On our way to a beautiful weekend in South Padre Island in our Cirrus SR22 we found a bit of treasure at a small town airport, H H Coffield Regional Airport (KRCK) in Rockdale, Texas.”