The AD affects about 1,500 aircraft registered in the U.S.
EAA: Proposed ID rule for drone threatens model flying
EAA is also concerned that the drone regulations set precedents that may affect manned aircraft operations, “which is unacceptable.”
New FBO in works for KELP
The new FBO is expected to be open for business in early 2021.
Pilots land gear up during lesson
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s and the instructor’s improper use of checklist.
Picture of the Day: Looking patriotic
Jim Hughes submitted this photo and note: “It was early on the day of our EAA Chapter 1541 Young Eagles Rally at Lincoln Regional Airport (KLHM) in California, and this photo op was too good to pass up. Besides the two gyroplanes and the Citabria, we had a couple of Cessnas, Pipers, Beechcraft, an RV-6, […]
The challenge: Repair a C-150 to teach kids to fly
The 1964 Cessna 150D was donated to the chapter last summer for repair by the Aviation Youth members. Its fuselage and wings are in reasonably good condition. In other words, it had good bones, chapter officials note.
FAA expands Weather Camera Program to Colorado
The FAA will install weather cameras on 13 AWOS in mountainous areas beginning in the spring of 2020.
Career Fair returns to SUN ‘n FUN
22 companies will be onsite during the fly-in looking for new hires.
Stop sweat while you’re flying
If you like to wear a hat while flying, odds are you probably have to pull it off every now and then to wipe sweat off your brow.