John Carroll submitted this photo and note: “I was out doing some aerobatics while my friend took pictures. This is a 100-hp Sonex, normally aspirated and without inverted fuel and oil. An aircraft engine will never know which way gravity is pulling when the pilot keeps a positive g-load while maneuvering.”
Pilots flock to South Carolina grassroots fly-in
A South Carolina family was pleasantly surprised when pilots flocked to their grassroots fly-in.
Alsim ALX hits century mark
Introduced in 2008, the sim combines various aircraft types, including single piston, twin piston, twin turbine, and more.
Texas university program certified Part 141
The Houston FSDO office issued the certification to Texas Southern University’s private pilot and instrument rating courses in November 2020.
Free flight planning for drone hobbyists
The software allows drone pilots to file LAANC authorizations with the FAA. It also includes flight planning tools, such as interactive maps, weather information, and flight logs.
Pilot dies after C150 crashes in the woods
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience.
Picture of the Day: On a clear day, you can see forever
Matthew McCoy submitted this photo and note: “Unusually clear November day in Washington state gave a great view of Mount Rainier from a C-185 floatplane.”
Trick or Treat at the Scairport
“The pilots had a blast and the community response was remarkable.”
Women in Aviation 2021 conference goes all-virtual
The 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference will be held virtually on March 11-12, 2021.