The formation team took flight even though the ground-based activities had to be postponed due to the pandemic.
New sales and service center named for BendixKing autopilots
The line includes autopilots for Cessna and Piper aircraft, as well as experimental aircraft.
Pilot’s recklessness fatal for two
Probable cause: The pilot’s reckless decision to conduct low-level flight over a canyon, resulting in the airplane’s impact with power lines and terrain.
Picture of the Day: Summer flying
William Spencer submitted the following photo and note: “Landing my 2016 Legend Cub at the Livermore Municipal Airport (KLVK) in California, on a hot summer day…windows open.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the […]
Questions from the Cockpit: Bizarre expiration dates
As a side note, it amuses me that for one minute twice a year, both the expiring and replacement charts are simultaneously valid.
Tips to ensure you are ready to safely fly again
Before getting back in the cockpit after an aviation hiatus — no matter how long — we need a mental and virtual flight review.
Girls in Aviation Day goes virtual and much longer than a day
A virtual experience will be delivered through a new Aviation for Girls app that is free and available Sept. 26.
Vernier-Assist Throttles PMA’d
The controls are FAA-PMA approved for installation in most single engine aircraft.
Improper wiring insulation leads to inflight fire
Probable cause: The improper insulation of the anticollision light wiring, which resulted in the ignition of combustible fuel vapors in the outboard section of the right wing; the source of the fuel leak could not be determined due to fire damage.