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Aviation News
Pipistrel electric airplane receives EASA Type Certificate
Pipistrel will deliver the first 31 Velis Electro to customers in seven countries in 2020.
Private airport owners encouraged to update data with FAA
If the owner of a private airport has not verified the information since January 2018, the airport could be listed as “closed indefinitely”and removed from charts.
In spite of pandemic, Hayward Air Rally awards two scholarships
“Due to anticipated continuing social restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic, EAA has canceled this year’s Air Academy and our scholarship winners have agreed to attend in 2021.”
Wrong fuel flow setting contributes to crash
Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to the fuel pump’s fuel flow setting being set too high, which resulted in an excessive fuel flow to the engine.
Picture of the Day: Water Scooper
Mike Kincaid submitted this photo and note: “CL-415 Water Scooper training on Hayden Lake in Idaho in May 2020.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page […]
People, not machines
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Wanted: Pilots to test new learning aid
FlightCoach teaches pilots to recognize the sounds of slow flight and the feeling of uncoordinated flight by providing clear, yet unobtrusive, visual and
audio indications.
Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide updated
The latest version reflects current regulations, procedures, FAA references, and checkride practices, including scenario-based testing.