The ninth edition, which reflects the latest FAA procedures and regulations, covers pilot privileges and limitations, aircraft maintenance, drone operations, weather, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, navigation, communications, regulations, airspace, airport operations, risk management, system operations and malfunctions, human factors, and more.
RV-12 vs airliner
While positioning my Van’s RV-12 for my arrival, my ADS-B suddenly depicted a traffic conflict alert indicating a high-speed target approaching my position. It seems I received very little warning possibly due to the approaching aircraft’s relatively high-speed (estimated at 220 knots) and the 8-nm scale being depicted on my moving map display.
Picture of the Day: Mountain fire
Art Friedman submitted this photo and note: “Watching as the ‘mountain’ fire burns the ridge to the south of Santa Paula Airport (KSZP) in California and just across the river.”
Beech Party celebrates 100 years of the Travel Air
The 100th anniversary of the Travel Air Manufacturing Company was heralded as a celebration milestone at the annual gathering of Beechcraft aircraft and it just so happened that a singular Travel Air made that history tangible.
New terminal in the works at KFFT
A $1 million FAA grant will be used to build a new terminal at Capital City Airport (KFFT), which will meet the needs of a variety of users, including general aviation pilots, businesses, state officials, and emergency responders, according to state aviation officials.
Applications now open for 2025 EAA aviation scholarships
The flight training and post-secondary scholarships are available to everyone over the age of 16. The window to apply closes on March 1, 2025.
New PMOPA training programs debut
M-Class Elevate focuses on risk management and decision making, aeronautical knowledge and systems, avionics and panel instruments, and flight procedures and proficiency.
Forced landing follows in-flight fuel exhaustion
The pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Third generation pilot at the controls
Ben Sclair submitted this photo and note: “Brenna Sclair takes her parents, Ben and Deb, for a flight around McMinnville and Newberg, Oregon, shortly after earning her private pilot certificate in early August 2024. Brenna is the first third generation pilot in the Sclair family. Mom and Dad are so proud.”