In the pantheon of happy accidents that have occurred over the course of my life, becoming a certificated flight instructor is easily in the Top Five.
Civil Air Patrol responds to Puerto Rico earthquakes
CAP teams are using drones to gather photos as airplanes are grounded due to weather conditions.
FAA approves university’s maintenance technician program
The first students will begin the AMT program in spring 2020.
Protect your plane and tools with your fingerprint
The smart lock is waterproof and works in extreme temperatures.
Go around goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach and his delayed decision to go around.
Picture of the Day: War Bug
Lawson Laslo submitted the following photo and note: “My recently restored Ercoupe, ‘War Bug,’ at a pancake breakfast.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 […]
75 years since his first solo and still flying
Dave Stevenson soloed 75 years ago, and is still flying.
KVRB wants to go back to being a general aviation airport
The airport is losing money by no longer being a general aviation airport.
Picture of the Day: Taking off in South Africa
Martin Ledger submitted this photo and note: “A Stearman departing Vereeniging Airport (FAVV) in South Africa.”