From engineering students to teachers to middle school students, a new pilot shelter will create learning opportunities and more.
Aircraft
Tennessee Teacher Named Aerospace Educator of the Year
Dan Mills has developed six aviation courses, helped write the Tennessee state aviation education standards, and created pathways that allow students to solo aircraft and earn pilot certifications at a low cost through community partnerships, according to officials with the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
PC-12 Sim Certified
Known as the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE), the sims have been approved by the FAA and EASA and are available for training in the US through SIMCOM.
Student Bends 172 During First Solo
Probable Cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
The Photonanza: Chasing the Perfect Shot
A Bonanza with STC’d custom photography windows becomes the perfect platform for air-to-air photography.
Piper Aircraft Introduces 7‑Blade MT‑Propeller as Factory Option for FURY
The new propeller provides M700 FURY owners with notable performance improvements, including decreased takeoff distance, higher climb rate, and a quieter cabin, according to Piper officials.
Garmin Unveils Aviator Smartwatch With Satellite Connectivity
Garmin has introduced the D2 Mach 2 Pro, an aviator smartwatch equipped with inReach technology for two-way satellite and cellular connectivity between flights — giving aviators access to text messaging, voice calling, SOS capabilities, and more without a cell phone connection.
Improperly Fabricated Part Brings Down Experimental
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power as a result of an improperly fabricated fuel-air mixture cable bracket. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical engine issue, and the presence of another airplane that was back taxiing on the runway while the pilot was attempting to maneuver the airplane for landing.
New Tool Maps Mid-Air Hotspots
A new safety tool, Airborne Hotspots, uses crowdsourced ADS-B data to map Loss of Separation “hotspots,” helping pilots visualize high-risk traffic areas and improve flight safety nationwide.