People who shine lasers at aircraft face FAA fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple laser incidents. The FAA has issued $600,000 in fines since 2016, which includes $120,000 in 2021.
Beech Fan Club takes off
To reinforce that owners of all aircraft brands are invited to attend the annual Beech Party at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum, the museum has created a new fan club.
D-Day Squadron documentary premieres
A new film, “Into Flight Once More,” tells the stories World War II veterans, crews, and the reenactment of “Operation Overlord,” the code name for the Battle of Normandy, which took place on June 6, 1944.
Passenger mistakenly retracts landing gear while landing
The passenger’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll without being instructed to do so by the pilot.
Picture of the Day: Over the valley
Dale Rhodes submitted this photo and note: “Coming up on Shiprock, New Mexico, just outside of Monument Valley.”
Fly the airplane
It’s a great flight. My first from the left seat in this particular airplane. There will be many more in the years to come. But I will remember on each flight, in any aircraft, no matter how much instrumentation is available or unavailable to me, keep the distractions to a minimum, enjoy the ride, and always remember to fly the airplane.
Pilots buy Candlelight Farms Airport
The airport, just 75 miles from New York City, is “a magical, scenic, relaxing place, owned by friendly aviation enthusiasts.”
Video: A tip to predict icing conditions
The new video offers one trick to predict icing conditions while flying.
Got a great idea for a bizav business?
MRO Insider is hosting #PitchAv, a business aviation focused pitch competition, during the National Business Aviation Association 2021 convention, slated for Oct. 12-14 in Las Vegas.