The book from the legendary flight instructor William K. Kershner, edited by his son, William C. Kershner, is a ground school textbook, maneuvers manual, and syllabus all rolled into one, according to ASA officials.
Aircraft
Fuel exhaustion ends night flight
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident were the unreliable fuel quantity gauges and the improperly adjusted mixture control, which increased the fuel consumption above that anticipated by the owner’s manual.
Picture of the Day: Safer on the ground
Fred Romanjenko submitted this photo and note: “Photo taken by Clint Worman at Roundup Airport (KRPX) in Montana.”
Pilots N Paws founder honored
The founder of Pilots N Paws is recognized by Forbes Magazine, but she ultimately hopes her non-profit organization will no longer be needed.
North Dakota teacher named 2025 Aerospace Educator of the Year
“Thomas has transformed aerospace education within our community,” writes his nominator and colleague Katie Brew, “sparking a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and aviation careers in students across northwest North Dakota. Thomas’s innovative approach to aerospace education is evident in every aspect of his program.”
New flight training academy opens at KSEF
Naples, Florida-based Rexair Flight Training has opened the Rexair Professional Pilot Academy in Sebring, Florida.
MyTIS brings digital ATIS to pilots
With MyTIS pilots can access ATIS information “before critical phases of flight and then confirm the current ATIS when in range of the ATIS broadcast,” company officials explained.
Cub’s propeller breaks during takeoff
Probable Cause: The inflight failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue cracking from corrosion pits.
Picture of the Day: The Freedom Tower
Richard Wyeroski submitted this photo and note: “Flying past the Freedom Tower in New York City, which is exactly 1,776 feet high.”