Everyone is always looking for more horsepower and lower fuel consumption.
Vibrations may be key to combating spatial disorientation
Researchers are using vibrations to combat spatial disorientation in pilots.
Video: Top fun in a SportCruiser
Come along for a flight in a SportCruiser.
Former NTSB investigator and board member launch podcast
The Flight Safety Detectives point fingers, interpret the facts, politics and policies related to specific incident and accident investigations, and ask the tough questions that haven’t been addressed by the industry or the national/international media.
Landing gear malfunction bends Cessna 340
Probable cause: The failure of the bell crank pivot bolt, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the lack of landing gear inspections in accordance with the airplane manufacturer’s maintenance manuals.
Picture of the Day: From kill shelter to airport dog
Gary Lanthrum submitted the following photo and note: “I’ve flown several dogs to new adopted families for the Pilots N Paws rescue organization. This is the first rescue puppy we picked up in our Maule to adopt for ourselves. It’s hard to believe this cute puppy was in a kill shelter in Texas. She’s now […]
Oshkosh: What’s new in fuels and lubricants
In a word or two… not much.
Colt approved as Special LSA
The newest Special-Light Sport Aircraft is Texas Aircraft’s Colt.
What’s your pilot performance score?
“Specific aspects of pilot performance are objective and measurable and that’s where the CFI Assistant comes in.”