“These camps are immersive, educational, life experiences. And they look fun too.”
EAA’s B-17 kicks off national tour in March
The year-long tour begins in the Florida, then heads northward, with the B-17 expected to be “back home” for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer.
Instructional flight ends when plane hits house
The pilot’s receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with trees and a house.
Picture of the Day: In her element
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “Dead calm wind and great light come together to showcase this Cessna 180 in her element — the Alaskan wilderness.”
What are the best options when it’s time for an engine overhaul?
Before you make any decision, make absolutely certain that when you look at the options, be sure to compare apples to apples. Don’t let prices influence your decision, because the least expensive option may not be the best value.
GA advocates call upon federal government to mitigate impact of intentional GPS interference
While general aviation understands that military exercises sometimes include the intentional jamming of GPS, advocates are asking that the FAA and Department of Defense have some mitigations in place to ensure the safety of the National Airspace System for all aviators.
Help plan Vermont’s airport system for the next 20 years
The state is seeking public input on its 20-year, long-range vision for Vermont’s airports. You can email or write letters or attend a virtual meeting to learn more and have your voice heard.
Increasing safety for Alaskan aviators
According to TracPlus’ CEO Trevor McIntyre, the approval of the RockAir — a portable glare shield mounted device providing global communication for aircraft — into the eSRS program will enable better safety outcomes for Alaskan pilots who operate in some of the most remote parts of the world.
Gear-up landing occurs after CFI inadvertently pulls landing gear motor circuit
The pilot’s and flight instructor’s failure to verify that the landing gear were extended, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadvertent pulling of the landing gear motor circuit, which prevented the landing gear from extending.