Proceeds from the weathervane sales go towards the chapter’s scholarships to high school student and those pursuing their private pilot certificate.
In search of bad CFIs
The NTSB has asked the FAA to develop a system to automatically alert its inspectors of flight instructors whose student pass rates fall below 80%.
Used aircraft sales spiked at end of 2020
After a plunge in sales in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, used aircraft sales rebounded in the fourth quarter, according to the International Aircraft Dealers Association.
AeroLEDs lights approved for rotorcraft
Aircraft listed on this STC include Airbus, Bell Textron, Robinson, Sikorsky, MD Helicopters, Leonardo, Orlando Helicopter, Enstrom, and more.
Improper fuel management leads to fuel starvation and forced landing
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Sharing our passion
Santiago Arbelaez submitted this photo and note: “We must share our passion of flying to the following generations. That’s our duty, just keep doing it!”
Flying with skis
“Ski flying is some of the most forgiving flying if the snow is good and the light is right,” expert Steve Williams says.
Video: From bush wheels to skis
Ever thought about changing out your tires for skis? In this short time lapse video, Jacob Williams changes his Piper Super Cub off of Alaska Bushwheels to straight skis in one afternoon.
Sporty’s debuts new multiengine training course
One of the most exciting, useful, and just plain fun ratings a pilot can obtain — the multiengine rating — is also one of the most challenging.