When actual winds aloft are stronger than forecast, it’s great if the wind is on your tail, not so much when it’s on the nose.
A vintage flyer with a modern twist
From his first flights on Microsoft Flight Simulator, Artyom Liss has taken a step back in time, flying a 1946 Auster.
Young Historians Program aims to get kids to help spread the word about aviation history
The goal is to get kids more involved in the warbird community by attending events and participating as crews, but also to build a pool of social medial influencers to boost the popularity and knowledge of aviation history.
Nominations open for Flying Musicians scholarship
Nominations for the scholarship, which takes the student from zero time to solo, are due by Jan. 31, 2022.
Failure to latch canopy leads to loss of control
The pilot’s failure to latch the canopy before departure, which resulted in the canopy opening and the subsequent loss of airplane control.
Picture of the Day: American GEM
David Newill submitted this photo and note: “The American GEM (Ground Effect Machine), derived from the KOLB Firefly, rests after a long afternoon of ground and flight testing. Developed to be a USA version of the European Youth Flight Training System, it allows teens to get stick in the hand, wind in her hair, smile on his face, and eyes on their aviation future! Shown at Timberhouse Airpark in Lafayette, Indiana.”
Ben Templeton’s flight of passage
Ben Templeton skipped his graduation from J. L. Mann High School in Greenville, South Carolina, to begin a super cross-country journey to the 48 lower states.
Texas riverbeds reopen to backcountry pilots
The unintended consequence of a Texas law prohibited aircraft from landing on riverbeds. The Recreational Aviation Foundation went to bat for backcountry pilots, and a new law has now reopened Texas riverbeds to pilots.
Accident or incident?
What factors are considered by NTSB investigators to determine if an aircraft crash is an accident or incident?