Fire Boss has secured FAA approval on several engineering design changes, resulting in a weight savings of more than 125 pounds.
Aircraft
STC approved for new Top Cub prop
“The Top Cub is a perfect match for our propeller — lightweight, rugged, and mission-flexible,” said Steve Boser, managing partner.
Cessna 195 bent when pilot’s seat slides backwards during takeoff
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to secure the seat’s position in the seat rail, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over.
Picture of the Day: LX7 near South Sister
Ohad Golani submitted this photo and note: “We went out bright and early on a clear day, in a Cessna 150 we use to provide free flight lessons, and snapped this photo of our new LX7 turboprop. We’re RDD Enterprises, a small experimental aircraft manufacturer based in Redmond, Oregon, a beautiful quiet small town and a major general aviation hub. Photo by Phillip Lipin.”
Questions From The Cockpit: The top 10 causes of GA accidents
The list of the top 10 causes of GA accidents is shocking in that all of the items are basic pilot skills. Shouldn’t anyone with a pilot certificate have a handle on all of these?
Creating an interstate in the sky
The initiative, the nation’s first interstate advanced air mobility corridor, will aim to connect Charlotte and Atlanta via a dedicated air route for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, according to North Carolina officials.
SKYSCHOLAR takes off
“Choosing the perfect flight school is overwhelming and expensive,” said Luke Pylypciw, founder and president. “I created SKYSCHOLAR to provide students and families with clarity, strategy, and support because one informed decision can save thousands of dollars and years of frustration.”
King School updates drone pilot ground school
Commercial drone pilot applicants now have access to an updated King Schools course to prepare for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate exam.
Magnets cause complete AHRS failure
Hoping the FAA can inform the public of failures caused by speakers and other common magnets near vital components and computers in modern aircraft. Outcome would have been completely different if the situation would have occurred in IMC conditions.