Terry Betschart submitted the following photo and note: “A crop duster early one November morning at Wells Municipal Airport/Harriet Field (KLWL) in Nevada.” 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 […]
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A backcountry flying getaway in Sequoia National Forest
Peppermint Sky Ranch will exist for those wanting to share the backcountry flying lifestyle, closer to home.
Where to find the next generation of aviation mechanics
A new report suggests recruiting aviation mechanics from the estimated 6.5 million discouraged or underemployed American workers, military veterans, and underrepresented groups like women, African Americans, and Latinos.
Video: Product PIREP of a carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide is a serious threat for general aviation pilots.
Fuel sales up at 75% of FBOs in 2018
Fuel sales were up at FBOs in 2018, with forecasts looking for growth to continue.
Frasca partners with Garmin on new sim
Frasca has integrated Garmin G1000 NXi software into its new training device.
Mooney crashes after pilot gets carbon monoxide poisoning
Probable cause: The pilot’s incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning in flight due to cracks in the exhaust muffler, which resulted in the airplane’s continued flight until it ran out of fuel and its subsequent collision with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Arguing about headsets and short field techniques
Lee Hilty submitted the following photo and note: “Pilot/owner Tim Slabach and co-pilot/A&P Kenton Good and myself heading to my little brother’s wedding. We took off from William M. Tuck Airport (W78) in South Boston, Virginia, and aimed the fun end towards Skyhaven Airport (KRCM) in Warrensburg, Missouri. This photo was taken at 10,500’ over Greensburg, Kentucky.” […]
A match made in heaven
With its 15th running held Jan. 23-26, the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo is the grandaddy of Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) shows.