Are you ready to fly in winter weather? This video from the FAA includes lots of tricks and tips to help keep you safe this season.
Cirrus SR20 sim introduced
The ALSIM flight training device reproduces the SR20 cockpit and flight deck.
Northwest Aviation Conference latest victim of pandemic
The weather just won’t clear in time for February.
Attempt to hand prop 182 goes awry
The pilot’s failure to set the friction lock on the throttle before hand propping the engine, which allowed the airplane to move forward and impact a credit card machine. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the parking brake for reasons that could not be determined.
Picture of the Day: Flying 50 years and still learning
Wayne Kyle submitted this photo and note: “Larry Sears (left), Brandon Areys, and Wayne Kyle with a Bonanza A-36 at Telluride Regional Airport in Colorado, where we were participating in a mountain flying course. I’m 81 years old, been flying 50 years, and still learning!”
A different 2020 surge
If I tell you that Part 103 ultralights are selling exceptionally well during COVID-19, would you believe it? I don’t blame you if you don’t — most would agree with you … but all the naysayers are wrong.
Drones rescue more than 500 people worldwide
Drones have found missing people in darkness, helped rescuers plot paths out of hazardous terrain, brought life preservers to people struggling in water, and delivered supplies to stranded people.
Upgraded avionics for 2021 A5s
The Garmin G3X Touch flight display is a new option on 2021 ICON A5 Limited Edition aircraft.
Personal Carbon Monoxide Detector for pilots debuts
“Pilots want something that is very small, rechargeable, and quickly capable of identifying carbon monoxide.”