This is the 13th edition of the book. The accompanying syllabus has also been updated.
AEA scholarship applications now online
Deadline to apply is April 2, 2021.
Incorrect altimeter setting results in CFIT
Probable cause: The pilot’s incorrect altimeter setting during the night visual approach, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain.
Picture of the Day: The perfect plane
Gilles Roy submitted this photo and note: “My wife and I pictured with our brand new 182 on July 7, 2007. I purchased the 182 while I was learning to fly. It proved to have been a good choice of aircraft after determining the type of flight we planned. I got my private pilot certificate […]
Multigrade vs. single grade oil: Which is better for your engine?
Changing the oil at least three times a year or every 50 hours (if you have an oil filter) is one of the two most important things you can do to protect your engine.
Need for pilots and technicians worldwide continues, even in face of pandemic
While demand has dropped during the pandemic, the long-term need for pilots and mechanics remains “robust.”
LogTen Pro updated
“Alongside providing pilots with the information they need to fly safely within regulated limits, LogTen Pro is also the full record of their flying career.”
NTSB upgrades accident search tool
CAROL includes both investigative and recommendation data. When using these search options, you first choose whether to view the results as a list of investigations or recommendations.
Stuck exhaust valve leads to crash
Probable cause: The stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a ditch.