It’s good to stretch your wings, trying out new aircraft or flying into a new airport. But make sure you are prepared or you may find yourself in trouble.
Development begins on AvSTEAM education program
Officials from the Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame and Museum and Ohio State University have joined forces to create aviation-based Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (AvSTEAM) education programming, incorporating many of the aviation legends who are Ohio natives.
Cascade Warbirds kick off fundraising challenge
To meet the challenge, the organization needs $3,200 in donations by March 31, 2021.
Pilot’s failure to conduct starting procedures properly results in engine fire
The pilot’s failure to conduct the engine starting procedures in accordance with the Pilot’s Operating Handbook, which resulted in an engine fire.
Picture of the Day: A field of pickle grass
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “A modified Bushcaddy L-164C in a field of pickle grass not far from Anchorage, Alaska.”
Don’t let a ‘gotcha’ get you
Whether flying an aircraft – unintentionally – into IMC or falling asleep at the yoke on a perfectly clear day, things happen. And those are just two examples of mistakes we can make.
Air Race 1 prepares for takeoff in Texas
“For over a year sports fans have been starved of live action due to the pandemic and so we’re thrilled to be in a position to stage this event and herald the return of air racing,” said race promoter Jeff Zaltman of the races, slated for Oct. 30-31 in San Angelo, Texas.
First flights for Bearhawk Model B
Bearhawk Model Bs have taken flight in Idaho and California, while four of the new six-place model’s kits have been shipped.
Newest vaccine approved for pilots
Pilots who get the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine must wait 48 hour before flying.