“Imagine a sensor co-located with your aircraft light system. An unblinking eye that’ll warn you when another aircraft is getting too close for comfort. First versions may be simple auditory alerts in your headset.”
What makes a good flight training experience?
The sheer enjoyment of flying tops the list of what makes a great flight training experience.
FAA weather camera launched at Michigan airport
Metro Aviation becomes the first non-government entity to participate in the FAA’s Weather Camera Program.
Latest edition of The Pilot’s Manual: Flight School released
In addition to covering all the maneuvers required for the checkride, this textbook also prepares readers for the student pilot milestones: First solo, cross-country, instrument, and night flight.
Luscombe’s engine fails on takeoff
What I forgot to do was make any announcements on the CTAF after my engine failed. If it was busy, I am pretty sure I would have made a call that I had landed again and would be occupying the runway for a few minutes, and then another call to say I was clear.
Picture of the Day: The romance of an old airliner
Cedric Bassin submitted this photo and note: “A DC-3 just after landing at Grenchen Airport (LSZG) in Switzerland.”
Tips and tricks from our readers inspired by accidents and incidents
Our readers aren’t shy about sharing their viewpoints, but when it come to the NTSB Accident Reports they are more than willing to offer the tips and tricks they’ve learned along the way to avoid a similar mistake.
Utah Aviation Coalition takes off
Officials with the Utah Business Aviation Association (UBAA), the Utah Airport Operators Association (UAOA), the Utah General Aviation Association (UGAA), the Utah Back Country Pilots Association, and others, say they are optimistic the new coalition will boost support for general aviation in the Beehive State.
Cessna 172, 182 and 206 approved for lower lead fuels
All three Cessna models are powered by engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. Lycoming recently approved the use of unleaded and lower-leaded fuels after completion of a series of tests. The fuel is compatible for both new production and legacy Cessna piston aircraft, Textron Aviation officials noted.