Volunteer pilots will be needed after Hurricane Florence, and in subsequent storm. But it is essential pilots are prepared before they take off.
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New tower opens at KSRQ
A new air traffic control tower has officially opened at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ).
New FBO in the works at KBJC
Sheltair Aviation is building a new FBO at KBJC in Colorado.
King Schools launches online drone pilot recurrent test prep course
King Schools has released an online course for drone pilots who need to renew their certificates.
Improper nose trim contributes to Mooney crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control during initial climb due to an excessively nose-high attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff in accordance with the Before Takeoff checklist.
Pictures of the day: Splash-In at Stillwater Landing
Frequent photo contributor Glenn Brasch, the force behind AirportCourtesyCars.com, sent in these pictures from the Stillwater Landing Splash-In in Montana Aug. 10-12, 2018. The event was sponsored by EAA Chapter 102, with assistance from the Montana Seaplane Pilots Association. The host of the splash-in, Bill Montgomery, also received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the FAA during the […]
There is joy in doing nothing
When all goes well, a CFI might have a flight when he doesn’t have a thing to do — and that’s how it should be.
Tail feathers
EAA Chapter 534’s Youth Aviation Program pairs kids with mentors to help them learn about restoring aircraft and more.
Countries around the globe to celebrate Girls in Aviation Day
The upcoming Girls in Aviation Day boasts more than 50 events in the United States and a growing list of international events.