The survey estimates the size, primary use, and flight hours of the 2019 general aviation fleet.
Recreational Airfield Guide launches
The Airfield.Guide home page states, “New places. New adventures,” and as of late February, the site listed 231 airports.
AOPA Air Safety Institute releases latest Accident Case Study
“The lessons learned from this tragedy apply to all general aviation operations, not just commercial,” said Air Safety Institute Senior Director Paul Deres.
Fuel starvation leads to forced landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management and his failure to switch to a fuel tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Iconic Iowa
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a note: “Father and son capitalize on a sunny winter day at Oskaloosa Municipal Airport (KOOA) in Iowa.” “I love this shot because it looks like what everyone thinks Iowa looks like, she adds. “This runway is truly plop in the middle of corn fields.” Would you […]
Flying an AirBike 900 miles
When Mike Jefferson flew 900 miles to the Copperstate Fly-In in Arizona, it took three days and 17 hours of flight time on his AirBike.
Video: A different way to fly
Skiing with kites is a new way to fly.
Able Flight awards 10 scholarships
Most will train at Able Flight’s program at Purdue University beginning in May, while one will become Able Flight’s first student to train at the Aerospace Center For Excellence in Lakeland, Florida.
Pick up your Aircraft Spruce order at SUN ‘n FUN
Orders must be placed by noon on March 25.