Researchers want to know if you’ve had any inadvertent inflight loss of control accidents. Survey results will help develop focused training methods to help pilots avoid these types of accidents.
Women in Aviation chapter BBQ fundraiser gets a boost
More than 150 people attended the event, which included receiving a $25,000 donation from the Baum Group.
Flight Outfitters introduces two new bags for pilots
The Lift Mini is for airplanes where space is at a premium, while the Bush Pilot Rucksack is big enough for all your pilot gear, plus a change of clothes.
Pilot loses control while taking off from dirt airstrip
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.
Pictures of the Day: Heading off for adventure
C Duffel submitted these photos and note: “This Lake Renegade 250 (a.k.a the Megaforce Adventure Mobile) has just left Jefferson County International Airport (0S9) in Port Townsend, Washington, and is heading off for adventure.”
The latest on the updates to LSA regulations
While the new Light-Sport Aircraft rules are still being hammered out, we do know a few things: Look for a new category of airplane — Light Personal Aircraft (LPA) — as well as weight increases for LSAs, the addition of some legacy aircraft to the LSA category, and more.
Future of Maine Air Museum in question
Hit hard by its forced closure during the pandemic, the Maine Air Museum is also facing the loss of the volunteers who have taken leadership roles to keep the museum open.
ATP Flight School breaks ground on new pilot training center at KFMY
Construction on the new training center is scheduled to be completed in January 2022.
Garmin autopilot STC’d for Cessna 441
Additionally, Garmin is introducing a new “De-Mod” kit for select Cessna 400 series aircraft, enabling GFC 600 installations in eligible aircraft that do not have the Cessna 400/800/1000 autopilot components installed.