After we landed we listened to the live ATC recording of our flight and came to the conclusion that ATC misspoke and that the call to “make left traffic pattern at your discretion” was meant for a different aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Runway 18 closed, proceed to alternate
Mike Haraseviat submitted this photo and note: “This pelican was trying to fly into Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG) in St. Petersburg, Florida, but forgot to check the NOTAMS. Perhaps the tower will let him circle to Runway 25.”
To delegate or not to delegate
Delegation is great. Until it isn’t.
General aviation advocate to retire from Senate
Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe, known as a tireless advocate for general aviation, will retire from the U.S. Senate at the end of 2022.
Ray Aviation Scholarship recipient now a private pilot
The Ray Aviation Scholarship provides $10,000 for the cost of flight instruction. The Ray Scholarship fund awards 100 of these scholarships each year to be given to a deserving young person through selected EAA chapters. Rosie’s award represents the third consecutive year EAA Chapter 534 has been able to award this scholarship.
Redbird Pro app released
Developed for use with iOS and Android devices, “the app uses artificial intelligence and behavioral design to personalize the proficiency training of pilots and make the daily improvement of their knowledge and skills more achievable, enjoyable, and effective,” according to company officials. Pilots don’t need access to a Redbird flight simulator to use the app, company officials added.
New owner seriously injured in first flight in homebuilt
The owner/pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane due to his lack of training and experience, resulting in a collision with a tree.
Picture of the Day: A new pilot ready to go
Stephen Halter submitted this photo and note: “My grandson waiting for his first plane ride.”
Top 10 best-selling rotorcraft in 2021
The value of helicopter deliveries for 2021 was $3.7 billion, an increase of approximately 28%