Grant money will be used to buy aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment, build and repair runways and taxiways, install aircraft lighting, signage, and fences, and more.
Plane hits large bird
Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with a bird during straight-and-level flight.
Picture of the Day: A two KIS Kiss
Galin Hernandez submitted this photo and note: “Given that there are very few flying KIS4 experimental airplanes in the world, getting to see one is not very common. Seeing two of them parked next to each other is an aviation treat. Here is a photo of a rare encounter between two KIS4 airplanes parked nose […]
Going the distance for a new generation
Become the role model you wish you’d had as a young kid.
Old Glory flying high to commemorate the end of World War II
As the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II is commemorated, we talk to the owner of “Old Glory”, a B-25 that is participating in the aerial parade.
FAA nod for feature-packed uAvionix panel display
AV-30-C is installable as either an AI or DG and adds a suite of in-flight information to the panel right out of the box, including a Probeless Angle of Attack Indicator, Baro Corrected Altitude, Airspeed, Non-Slaved Heading, G Load, GPS Navigational Data, and more.
Preparing students for careers in the drone industry
The FAA program recognizes colleges and universities that meet the guidelines to prepare students for careers in the drone industry.
Failure to see and avoid power wires leads to Taylorcraft crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to determine the airplane’s altitude due to sun glare.
Picture of the Day: Laura’s aftermath
Ashley Wade of Louisiana sent in this photo showing the damage that Hurricane Laura, which made landfall in Louisiana Aug. 27, 2020, did to his home airport, Southland Field Airport (KUXL) in Sulphur, Louisiana. He sent the photo first to frequent Picture of the Day contributor Megan Vande Voort, who forwarded it to us with […]