In landing mode, the Equinox will output a 20°X20° bright white beam for high-speed takeoffs and landings. While in taxi mode, the light produces a wider 20°X50° beam spread that outputs a solid and evenly distributed light pattern for illumination of the runway/taxiway without impairing the vision of other pilots, officials explain.
Distracted pilot forgets to extend landing gear
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Picture of the Day: Firefighter ready for takeoff
Maksym Pastushenko submitted this photo and note: “Firefighter on run up in Ukiah Municipal Airport (KUKI) in California.”
Reviving the Luscombe legacy
Aeronautical engineer Steve Testrake and Stephen Young acquired the Luscombe assets in June of 2019, creating Luscombe Aircraft Corporation to produce new planes, as well as parts of the existing Luscombe fleet. “Our goal is to revive the legacy of the Luscombe.”
Aviation businesses gearing up for growth
The survey shows that more than 50% of aviation businesses are projecting growth in 2021. Even better, it found that 66% didn’t cut any jobs in 2020, despite the impact of COVID-19.
Celebrating 97 years since historic around-the-world flight
April 6, 2021, marked the 97th anniversary of the official start of the Douglas World Cruiser’s historic flight around the world. To mark the occasion, the Seattle World Cruiser Team put together a video that highlights events from that 1924 flight, as well as some milestone events from the project’s timeline.
Sport League racing season prepares for takeoff
The 2021 Sport Air Racing League season kicks off May 1, with races slated throughout the year. Billed as “racing for the rest of us,” the races are open to all pilots “who want to fly fast.”
Student pilot stalls during landing attempt
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack when it inadvertently became airborne, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Hells Canyon doesn’t look like hell
Alan Toy submitted this photo and note: “A view of Hells Canyon in Oregon from 10,500 feet.”