This is ATP Flight School’s third location in Colorado.
2020 TBMs feature emergency autoland system
The new models include HomeSafe, based on Garmin’s emergency autoland system.
Student crashes on takeoff
Probable cause: The pilot-receiving-instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Granddaughter’s long awaited first flight
Ken Thompson submitted the following photo and note: “I’ve owned my Ercoupe for almost three years, but this is the first chance my granddaughter Kimber has had to fly with me. The picture, taken just before takeoff, captures the excitement on her face and the pure joy in mine. She’s ready to go again!” Would […]
A Staggerwing with less than 200 hours
NC80309 has flown fewer than 200 hours since it came off the Beech production line in August 1946.
New bill recognizes time is money
The bill would allow AIP funds to be used as an incentive to finish construction projects early.
NTSB: Effort needed to improve aviation safety in Alaska
From 2008 to 2017 the total accident rate in Alaska was 2.35 times higher than for the rest of the United States.
The Sporty’s Foundation bequeaths $219,500 in 2019
Scholarships, Young Eagles and Aviation Explorers are benefactors of the Sporty’s Foundation.
Talking on the radio leads to gear-up landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to his distraction by talking on the radio, which resulted in a gear-up landing.