The 2020 Sherwin-Williams calendar featured several general aviation aircraft, including a Cirrus SR-22 Glasair Sportsman GS-2, a de Havilland Beaver, and Pilatus PC-12.
Pilot crashes after mistaking voltmeter for fuel gauge
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent emergency landing and collision with a tree.
Picture of the Day: Working the STOL
Alissa Eggenfellner submitted this photo and note: “Flying the Zenith 750 SD practicing for the STOL Classic in Lakeland, Florida.”
Mommy may I?
Perhaps the FAA is within the bounds of the law as relates to compensation for flight training, but they certainly aren’t honoring the spirit of the last several decades on the same.
Garmin’s Smart Glide helps in emergencies when your engine loses power
In the event of the loss of engine power in a single-engine aircraft, a pilot faces the urgent, workload-intensive job of maneuvering the aircraft from its current position to a suitable airport. Smart Glide provides assistance by recommending a suitable airport estimated to be within glide range, as well as providing critical information to the pilot and optimizing select avionics settings, helping save the pilot time and workload.
What is the future of at-home flight simulation?
A 90-minute livestream will feature experts discussing how the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator a year ago will affect the future of at-home flight simulation. An added bonus: Those who watch will get the chance to win prizes.
Avidyne debuts Vantage Flight Display systems
Avidyne Vantage features synthetic vision, hybrid touch user interface, dual-AHRS MFD reversion, and more. First certification for the new system will be legacy Cirrus aircraft with the Entegra flight deck.
Distracted pilot loses control on runway
The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to distraction by the passenger window being unsecured, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway distance marker. Contributing to the accident was pilot’s failure to ensure that the passenger window was secured.
Picture of the Day: Colors and shadows
Jackson Maddux submitted this photo and note: “Colors and shadows while towing for the Minnesota Soaring Club.”