True Blue Power, the first company to receive FAA TSO certification for lithium-ion batteries, has added a 60 amp-hour lithium-ion battery to its product line. “This battery is a beast,” company officials say.
Aborted landing goes awry
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an attempted aborted landing and impact with bushes and terrain.
Pictures of the Day: Will work for flight lessons
Tony Brown submitted this photo and note: “The plane I started training in: A 1969 C150 at Jackson County Airport (I18) in Ravenswood, West Virginia.”
In the quest for answers, look for the right stuff
There are a multitude of paths that will lead you, your kids, and your grandchildren to a brighter future in aviation. Which path you take is up to you. Finding the right one is a lot easier and far more productive if you consult with a knowledgeable individual who has a connection to the field, not just some random dude who is nearby, easy to access, and tells a seemingly plausible story.
New study: Pilots downplay the impact of stress on flight safety
“The pilots’ reasoning for their decisions suggests that although they were aware of the risks of flying while ill or tired, the pilots considered flight to be a stress relieving activity, and so they were less likely to cancel a flight based on being under stress. This is despite guidance from aviation regulatory bodies such as the FAA indicating that stress can potentially compromise flight performance.
West Virginia exempts sales tax for aircraft parts and labor
The new law, which goes into effect Sept. 1, 2021, applies to all aircraft and is expected to save owners of single-engine aircraft an estimated $159 a year based on average annual maintenance costs of $2,500.
King Schools offer free course on aircraft marshalling
“After a long flight, many general aviation pilots have found themselves in front of a marshaller, realizing they were either unfamiliar with, or very rusty on, marshalling signals,” said Martha King. “We developed this course to help fill that gap in aviation training.”
Powered parachute hits fence
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his subsequent decision to initiate a turn, which resulted in the powered parachute’s descent and impact with a fence.
Pictures of the Day: Blue Angels honor first responder
Megan Vande Voort snapped these pictures during the 2021 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, held April 13-18, in Lakeland, Florida. Whenever the Blue Angels perform at an airshow, a local person is selected for a flight in one of the Blues’ jets. At this year’s show, SUN ‘n FUN officials were adamant that person would be someone who was on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They reached out to Lakeland Regional Health and officials there nominated Medical Intensive Care unit manager Regina Wilkins. She got her chance to fly with Blue Angels No. 7 on April 14 during the show.