I was in constant communication with my student. I told him to listen to me to make sure I was making sense when I was talking just in case I started succumbing to the “CO” without knowing I was.
Pictures of the Day: The stars of the show
While ace photographer Megan Vande Voort captured some of her usual great photographs of the Thunderbirds at the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, she also caught some unexpected shots, as well, including one of the demo team’s biggest (and littlest) fans.
A return to cross-country flying
A return to cross-country flying after the pandemic reveals some rust on this pilot.
Hidden school teaches A&Ps
The SUN ‘n FUN campus on Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida hides a school that offers classes in Airframe Mechanics and Aviation Powerplant Mechanics leading to FAA certificates — and potentially lucrative careers in the aviation industry.
ASA releases fourth edition of Airframe Systems
Originally written by Dale Crane in 1994, the textbook has been updated by an editorial team consisting of aviation mechanics, inspection authorization holders, university professors, aircraft owners, and aviation maintenance journalists.
Avfuel opens applications for 2022 scholarships
Several scholarships are available for flight training, tuition, earning a new rating, mechanics, and more.
Pilot seriously injured after losing control while landing with a gusting tailwind
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting quartering tailwind.
Pictures of the Day: Kicking the tires
Airshows like the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, which ran April 5-10, provide a great opportunity for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to get up close to the aircraft they dream of owning one day. Photographer Jim Roberts sent in this collection of photos, snapped during one day on the SUN ‘n FUN grounds at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida.
Modifying your Cessna Skywagon for your mission
I fly a 1953 Skywagon and for the past two years have been customizing 2263C to fit my flying habits. In doing so I’ve developed a list of mods that I have carried out, plus other popular ones suggested by other owners.