He held the state’s top spot in aviation for 18 years.
Student’s decision to taxi through construction area bends Piper
Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper decision to maneuver the airplane through an area of construction and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a concrete pole barrier while taxiing.
Picture of the Day: Flying on a perfect day
Bill Rodway submitted this photo and note: “With the new runway finished and inviting, a trip to the highest airport in the USA (9,934 feet) seemed inevitable. Gas at Lake County Airport (KLXV) in Leadville, Colorado, was inexpensive, and I made sure to get my ‘Certificate of Navigation’ from manager Brett Cottrell. Borrow the crew car and grab lunch at High Mountain Pies or the Golden Burro Cafe.”
Do we need another aviation organization?
I’m not cynical by nature so I feel a bit out of sorts with this column. My normal state is the belief that people far smarter than I do the hard work of sorting out the details for this type of idea.
Milestone flight for electric aircraft
Company officials say this is the longest flight to date for a commercially relevant electric aircraft.
The Complete Private Pilot updated
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 […]