Across the United States, more than 23,000 young people participate in CAP’s cadet programs.
Test your piloting skills at the Okie Derby Proficiency Rally
Pilots submit speed handicaps to the nearest nautical mile per hour and fuel estimates to the nearest 10th of one gallon for the aircraft they will be flying in the Okie Derby. The winner is the pilot who flies the closest to their speed and fuel estimates.
STC approved for Hartzell prop for Mooneys
A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has been approved to replace McCauley propellers on Mooney M20M/TLS/Bravo aircraft with Hartzell Propeller’s 75-inch diameter three-bladed aluminum props. Airplanes covered by the STC are powered by TIO-540-AF1A and TIO-540-AF1B Turbocharged Lycoming Sabre engines.
Student pilot hits plane on ramp during crowded fly-in
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the parked airplane’s position over the double-yellow taxiway edge lines and into the taxiway object-free movement area.
Picture of the Day: Superb wings
Michelee Cabot submitted this photo and note: The best Mamabird made, my 1985 P-210R. Touched down in every state in the lower 48 and many airports in the Bahamas, Central America, and Canada. The superb wings of one who became a Flying Octogenarian.”
A little humility goes a long way
I have developed a habit over the years that I believe in with profound intensity. When challenged on a topic, or when it’s pointed out to me that I am in the wrong, I ask myself quietly, within the confines of my head, “Could I be mistaken?” A dose of humility comes with that inner conversation every time.
Do one thing and do it well
“10,000 people who care deeply and do not want to stand by and watch these places go away.”
Wireless companies to continue mitigating potential 5G interference problems through July 2023
While it has little impact on general aviation, GA pilots have been following the roll-out of 5G by Verizon and AT&T and the impact of the new service on the National Airspace System.
Tecnam taps Cielo Blu for California and Arizona sales
Cielo Blu offers Tecnam aircraft all across the various models, including Light Sport Aircraft and single and twin-engine certified aircraft.