No more monthly subscription fees, along with other updates for the Flight Chain App, while the accompanying blog has new accident case studies to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Carb icing leads to forced landing on rough terrain
The partial loss of engine power due to the accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain.
Picture of the Day: A Husky adventure
Sue Haun submitted this photo and note: “A flight of two Huskys over the Salt River Range with Visser Peak in background. The Husky A-1Cs were flown by Stephen Bobko (white Husky) and Bobby Drouin (yellow Husky).”
10 best-selling rotorcraft of 2020
Even in a tough year, when rotorcraft sales down 20%, there are some models that outsell others. Airbus, Robinson Helicopters, Bell Helicopters, and Leonardo made the list of Top 10 best-selling rotorcraft of 2020, with most companies grabbing more than one spot.
Improvements planned at Barrows Field in Virginia
Plans include establishing a camping and picnic area along the river, repairing the outhouse, clearing encroaching limbs, and installing a Recreational Aviation Foundation windsock.
COVID hits pilots where it hurts — in their salaries
Pilots have great earning potential over their careers, but the pandemic has slowed that salary growth, according to a new study.
ICARUS Smart View Limiting Device introduced
The ICARUS Device uses Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) film to electronically alter the pilot’s visibility, bringing the power of a simulator into the aircraft, according to company officials. The app allows the instructor to surprise their students with degraded visual conditions. Instructors can control the transition rate and track simulated IMC time.
Pilot hits windsock after losing control while landing
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with a windsock pole.
Picture of the Day: Training in a T6
Gabriel Muller submitted this photo and note: “Gabe Muller, president of the Smokehouse Pilots Club, was invited to the North American Trainers Association by good friend Tim Gonzalez to experience formation flying in the T6. An experience that will never be forgotten.”