The airplane’s impact by a bird during the initial climb.
Picture of the Day: His first airplane ride
Bob Bement submitted this photo and note: “This little guy just loves airplanes. His dad says that he always wants to come out and see the airplanes. They live close to the airport and when he hears one start up he wants to come and see it. When I found out about the 3 year old with a passion for airplanes, I asked them to go for a ride in an airplane. I think he loved it, even if he had trouble seeing out, even sitting on a booster seat. I love to give first flights.”
Knocking off the rust
Recurrent training can help you knock off the rust after a period of not flying, such as the long winter months or when life gets in the way of getting out to the airport. But it can also help you tackle those maneuvers that make you uncomfortable, making you a better — and safer — pilot.
12 Days of Drones
The new campaign from the FAA is designed to educate the public about the rules, regulations, and best practices for flying a drone.
Art in the sky
The 2022 Sherwin-Williams aerospace calendar features a variety of general aviation aircraft, including the Cirrus SR-22, Mooney M20, Icon A5, Bonanza, and a Piper Turbo Seminole.
New FBO, online aircraft auctions land at KFFZ
The new FBO is expected to begin offering services in 2022.
CFIs anger hangar owner
Five days later we start hearing from other pilots how “pissed off” a hangar owner is that we used the taxi lane in front of their hangar adjacent to the taxi lane.
Picture of the Day: Alaska Fall Sunset on the shores of Cook Inlet
Tom Rollman submitted this photo and note: “This is my 1955 170B tied down on our family’s private strip on the east side of Cook Inlet north of Nikiski, Alaska. The strip is just above the tide line and below the bluff. It provides access to our cabins via an hour flight from Anchorage vs. the old five hour drive. This picture was taken during a moose hunting trip.
Blue skies for The Great Colorado Air Show
After far too long a wait, the Great Colorado Air Show returned with a roar, headlined by the Blue Angels.