Bill Forelli submitted this photo and note: “First flight in a Cessna 152 Aerobat over Huntington Beach, California.”
A first step is required to start any long journey
One of the challenges of electric aviation will be charging the aircraft. A new partnership between Eviation Aircraft and Clay Lacy is the first step towards conquering those challenges.
Work finishes on pilot pavilion at 17A
Thanks to a multitude of volunteers from the Recreational Aviation Foundation, Tailwind Aviation Foundation, and Fly Oz, the pilot pavilion at Trigger Gap Airport in Arkansas is now ready for visitors.
Earn WINGS credit with PlaneEnglish Aviation Radio Sim
Pilots can now claim WINGS credit for completing PlaneEnglish’s first and free course in the FAA WINGS Program called “Radio Communications at Non-Towered Airports and Class E Airspace.” Other courses will be released soon, according to company officials.
Can’t make it to NBAA? They’ll bring it to you
The hybrid show features online content for those unable to attend the show, including more than two dozen education sessions.
Failure to use checklist leads to accident
The pilot’s improper pitch trim setting during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane abruptly pitching up and subsequently experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow a preflight checklist and verify that the elevator trim tab was in the takeoff position.
Picture of the Day: Red Knight over Ontario’s West Coast
Eric Dumigan submitted this photo and note: “Todd Culver flying the Jet Aircraft Museum’s RCAF Red Knight T-33 over Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada. The Jet Aircraft Museum is based at London, Ontario, and maintains the T-33 in flying condition along with several other static jet aircraft. The photo was taken from Danny Richer’s T-28 Trojan.”
Questions from the Cockpit: A toast to the law
While pilots have to report getting caught driving under the influence, what about other alcohol-related troubles? And why does the FAA care about our drinking behavior?
Volunteers spruce up Oregon’s Toketee State Airport
Members of the Recreational Aviation Foundation and Oregon Pilots Association volunteered to help improve the primitive camping area at Toketee State Airport.