He lived his dream to fly with his own hands on the controls. The fact that I was along for the ride and available to keep him safe if needed was no big deal. He flew. His lifelong goal had been realized.
Air Safety Institute launches new video series: Beyond Proficient
“The videos demonstrate how upset recovery training with a qualified aerobatics flight instructor can help pilots better understand the dynamics of unusual attitudes and gain knowledge on how to safely recover,” said ASI Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden. “In addition, the series highlights how advanced and aerobatic maneuvers help pilots build confidence through heightened awareness of the airplane’s dynamics.”
Remote Maine airstrip reopens
RAF volunteers have worked to return the airstrip to a safe condition for backcountry use.
Elliott Aviation at KPDK named Garmin dealer
The location at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport in Georgia becomes the fourth Elliott Aviation MRO to be named a Garmin dealer.
Pilot forgets to install engine oil cap before takeoff
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the engine oil cap was installed before takeoff, which resulted in the oil obscuring the pilot’s view through the windshield and necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s complacency and self-induced pressure to complete the flight.
Picture of the Day: Teamwork
Joni M. Fisher submitted this photo and note: “Team 33, The Lady Aces, gives Richele Floyd a lift to check the fuel. The team departed Lakeland Linder International Airport Tuesday June 21, 2022, for the women’s Air Race Classic, a four-day, 2,500-mile route that ended in Terre Haute, Indiana.”
With aircraft engines, there’s no such thing as a free lunch
I suspect the cause of all of this would be that when the higher compression ratio pistons were installed, the carburetor was never compensated to provide a higher fuel ratio to support the higher horsepower being taken out of the engine.
Video: Two paralyzed pilots take flight
A new video on YouTube posted by Justin Falls depicts a recent flight with Johnny Ragland, a sport pilot who also happens to be paraplegic. The two men both earned their sport pilot tickets through scholarships with Able Flight.
Seaplanes make their debut in 2022 earthquake drill
The Thunder Run earthquake drill in the Pacific Northwest on June 18, 2022, featured a first: It was the first time a seaplane participated in the annual drill to prepare for a devastating earthquake.