May 1 marked the third anniversary of BasicMed.
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Video tribute to end of World War II premieres May 8
The video premieres at the same time a fly-over of Washington, D.C., was planned.
HangarBot now available through Sporty’s
The smart hangar system allows you to remotely open your hangar, see your hangar over your phone and even preheat your airplane’s engine.
Impulsive decision leads to crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a turn away from terrain, which resulted in an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to delay the turn to avoid terrain.
Picture of the Day: First in at Big Goat Lake
Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “The ice was reportedly off of Big Goat Lake, high in the Misty Fiords Wilderness in Alaska — well, off the half of Big Goat nearest the old US Forest Service Cabin anyway. I flew the 1952 Cessna 170B on PK-2300s about two hours south from Juneau for […]
The Swedish Speed Monster
Blackwing “completely pulverized” the speed record, according to company officials.
Video: Blue Angels fly with Thunderbirds to thank COVID-19 healthcare workers
The video includes shots from the cockpit, shots from the ground of the teams flying over the iconic cities, as well as the reactions of healthcare workers.
CAP cell phone team finds 1,000th missing person
Cell phone data is often the first tool used in a search for a missing person since most people carry their phone at all times.
EAA AirVenture 2020 cancelled
“There is no way to describe the disappointment I feel for everyone who sees AirVenture as aviation’s family reunion each year,” he continued. “You can be assured that EAA is already eagerly looking forward to gathering along the AirVenture flightline on July 26 through Aug. 1 in 2021.”