Similar to a pilot’s checkride, our inspection covers a review of paperwork and a “practical test.”
Still trying to get a handle on pandemic relief for pilots?
An FAA briefing on YouTube strives to answer all your pandemic-related questions.
Museum launches virtual Academy for STEM Learning at Home
The series of week-long experiences are designed exclusively for students in grades 3-12.
Aviation Instructor’s Handbook updated
This book is the official FAA source for teaching flight, and includes many of the test questions for the FAA Fundamentals of Instructing Knowledge Exam come from this reference.
Maintenance error leads to crash
Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to complete and verify the proper installation of the main landing gear (MLG) torque links’ attachment hardware, which resulted in the right MLG torque link disconnecting and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Picture of the Day: SueMac
Suzzan Tarno submitted this photo and note: “SueMac, a 1978 Piper Tomahawk, resting after a early morning flight to Viroqua, Wisconsin, with Rodney and Suzzan Tarno for a pancake fly-in. Great day!😊❤️” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]
The case for the non-profit flight school
While most people think of a non-profit flight school as being just short of insane, under the right circumstances it might actually be the best, most practical option.
GA advocates ask for additional extensions for pilot medicals, proficiency and more
“The nation’s return to unrestricted movement and person-to-person contact is taking longer than expected.”
Aviation Summer Camps go online
Kids around the world can attend the six-week online camp.