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.
Integrated Battery Back-up System wins FAA nod
The STC-AML allows for the installation of the IBBS in nearly 100 of the most popular models of GA aircraft from Piper, Cessna, Mooney, Beechcraft, and Grumman, according to company officials.
Sales demonstration flight ends with serious injuries
The pilot’s improper decision to operate the airplane in exceedance of the airplane manufacturer’s operating limitations, which led to an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to continue attempting the takeoff after two failed attempts.