In his report on the gear-up accident to the NTSB, the pilot said that he was alone in the airplane and “I did not state my GUMPS checks out loud,” adding that he normally “religiously” says a minimum of two out loud and sometimes three.
Aircraft
A new mission for an old research plane
A Twin Otter that served NASA for 40 years by flying experiments now has a new mission: Training the next generation of Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics.
Duncan Aviation opens avionics shop at KFRG
The Lincoln, Nebraska-based company used to have a satellite location at Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (KISP) on Long Island.
Radiant Technology introduces new Carbon Monoxide detector
Designed in accordance with FAA published guidelines for strength of CO and color coding, the Geiger Plus includes an additional feature that detects Volatile Organic Compounds, including exhaust and gasoline vapor, via a distinct, blue LED.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise on a cloudy morning
Bill Canino submitted this photo and note: “Sunrise on a cloudy morning. We were waiting to fly as an RV formation to escort a B-17.”
The Cheshire Cat takes flight
Mike Daniel’s new airplane is called the Cheshire Cat, with the idea that the Carbon Cub FX-3 is his guiding force to take him through the wonderland of backcountry flying.
300 new pilots and counting…
“The cost of flight training can be a barrier for many aspiring pilots, so EAA working with the Ray Foundation helps break down the barrier and make the goal of becoming a pilot even more attainable for future generations,” says Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programming. “We’ve found that more than 80% of Ray Aviation Scholars are completing their pilot training, which is the complete opposite ratio of those who would start flight training on their own, so this program’s outcomes are having a direct, significant effect on the pilot population.”
FAA approves Aspen’s new software release
The FAA has approved new software enabling integration of Garmin’s GFC600 digital autopilot with Aspen Avionic’s EFD1000 Pro MAX Primary Flight Display (PFD), selected altitude support for Trio and the Bendix/King AeroCruze 100 autopilots, and extended runway centerlines on the MFD500/1000 MAX multi-function displays.
Picture of the Day: Waiting for skis
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “Not many 1933 Stinson JR. SR left in the world. This one is patiently waiting on the ramp at Grand Rapids/Itasca County Airport (KGPZ) in Minnesota for its change over to skis.”