A new training program makes history, earning FAA accreditation to teach pilots how to become STOL Drag race pilots. And even if those pilots never race, they still become better pilots, says STOL Drag’s creator.
Recovery continues for aircraft manufacturers
The general aviation manufacturing industry continues to recover from the pandemic, with sales during the first half of 2021 up in all categories of aircraft.
New owner for FlightAware
Collins Aerospace officials say acquiring FlightAware’s flight tracking and data platform, “the largest in the world, has the potential to deliver new capabilities and innovations across our entire business.”
Free Learn to Turn training program released
Sponsored by Avemco Insurance Company and Hartzell Propeller, the free program is includes a 98-page digital booklet, a 42-page graphics supplement to facilitate classroom discussion, a 28-minute webinar recording, a 12-minute video, targeted training exercises, and a pilot survey.
Pilot experiences dizziness, other symptoms, from carbon monoxide
A few seconds after rotating I stated feeling symptoms of what I believed to be from the CO. I was going to give the plane to my student so I could open the door for air as he warned me of the sensor reading close to 250 ppm of CO.
Picture of the Day: Electric CruZer
Chris Brammer submitted this photo and note: “Dutchie’s Electric CruZer and Pop’s Lycoming O-320 powered CruZer. What I did during the pandemic.”
Make dollars make sense
It takes dollars to fly. As daunting as the costs may be, those dollars aren’t locked away in a secret vault, hidden from public view, reserved for only the wealthy few. They’re flowing through our wallets and checking accounts on a regular basis. Our challenge is to get focused enough to direct a portion of those dollars to the goal we most sincerely want to achieve.
Video: How much it really costs to own an airplane
From the original $150,000 acquisition price to avionics, hangars, insurance, fuel, oil, and more, this aircraft owner breaks down what it really costs to fly his Bonanza.
Flying Boat documentary premieres
In celebration of the movie, Braun is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sales of 100 limited edition FLYING BOAT film posters (both signed and framed) to the Pan Am Museum Foundation, Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Aspen Flight Academy.