EAA Chapter 1494’s 2021 Cub Fest and Antique Airplane Fly-In at Moore-Morrell Airport in Tennessee attracted pilots from several states.
66,000 GA pilots flying under BasicMed
“We are experiencing the best safety numbers in years, even while the skies are busier than ever. The data clearly show that BasicMed has been an undeniable success,” said AOPA President Mark Baker.
Enhanced takeoff performance, inflight WiFi features of new Vision Jet
Cirrus officials promise the new jet offers 20% increased performance during takeoff.
LogTen introduces industry first: Pilot Logbook Widgets
Pilots can now monitor vital information directly from their home screens on iOS devices. Upcoming flights, currencies, limits, and certificates, as well as any custom information are available at a glance.
Pilot crashes while landing at Oshkosh
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate spacing from the lead airplane while landing following revised landing instructions, which necessitated that the pilot conduct an improper landing flare and resulted in a hard landing.
Picture of the Day: Bluebonnet time in Texas
Ken Thompson submitted this photo and note: “My friend, Robbie Vajdos, landing his Stearman at Grawunder Field Airport (06R) in Bellville, Texas.”
Passing it on — for good or ill
Let’s take a moment to consider a few of the things we know. Or more particularly, things we think we know that aren’t actually true, or valid, or helpful in any way.
FAA activates system to track spaceships in the National Airspace System
You might think all these billionaires flying into space doesn’t affect you, but remember: These spaceships are flying in the National Airspace System, at least part of the time during their journeys.
Wings Over Camarillo returns in August
The 40th annual show’s theme is “Honoring Our Healthcare Heroes.” All ticket sales are online. There will be no tickets sales at the gates.