Overall accident rates were down, with sharp decreases in weather-related accidents and maneuvering accidents, which reached a 10-year low.
Airshow racing takes off at Wings Over North Georgia
Set for Oct. 15-16 at Russell Regional Airport (KRMG), the air show will feature performances by civilian and military acts, in addition to the inaugural Airshow Racing Series. Tickets must be purchased in advance as no tickets will be sold on the day of the show.
Unusual Attitude Training expands fleet
“When confronted with a crisis, you will not rise to the occasion. You will descend to the level of your training,” says Lee Lauderback, chief pilot of Unusual Attitude Training and Stallion 51, which has expanded its Upset Prevention and Recovery Training program.
Plane breaks up in flight when pilot loses control
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and improper recovery from an unusual attitude, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.
Picture of the Day: First airplane after 35 years of flying…
Scott Ashton submitted this photo and note: “After being a pilot for 35 years, I finally bought my first airplane, a Mooney 201. I’m looking forward to using it for business and personal trips, as well as to support volunteer flying for PALS SkyHope Disaster Relief, a program of Patient AirLift Services.”
5 in the Sky
The five members of the Porter family are flying around the world in an AirVan on what dad Ian calls an “Edventure.”
First flight for Alice but still a long way to go
I’m one of many who are hoping for a breakthrough in battery technology.
EPA proposes endangerment finding for leaded avgas
“EPA’s consideration of endangerment is a first step toward application of EPA’s authority to address lead pollution,” officials said in a public release. “If the proposed finding is finalized, EPA would subsequently propose regulatory standards for lead emissions from aircraft engines.”
Sporty’s updates Pilot Training Courses
CarPlay integration also has been added to the iOS version of the Pilot Training app for hands-free studying in CarPlay-equipped vehicles.