In a new blog post for the NTSB’s blog, “Inside the NTSB’s General Aviation Investigative Process,” John O’Callaghan, a National Resource Specialist for Aircraft Performance, which is government-speak for a technical expert in the aerodynamics and flight mechanics of aircraft, writes about how hard it is to see other aircraft while in flight. He uses […]
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Ohio State sets drone world speed record
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University’s Aerospace Research Center recently set a world speed record for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of any size, pending verification. Ohio State’s drone flew autonomously with sustained average speeds of 147 mph over an out-and-back course approximately 28 miles long, which also set a record for the longest […]
New AOPA app released
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently released its self-titled app to allow members and aviators to stay up to date on the latest AOPA news, videos, podcasts, and events. The app, which is free from iTunes and GooglePlay, has already had more than 4,800 downloads in its first few weeks of release, according […]
Stratus ES integrates with Garmin, Avidyne navigators for affordable ADS-B
FARGO, North Dakota — Appareo has added to its Stratus family of cost-effective, easily-installed certified avionics for general aviation. Just like Stratus ESG, the company’s flagship transponder, the new Stratus ES is a certified 1090 Extended Squitter (ES) ADS-B Out transponder designed with the common 1.65” form factor to easily replace existing transponders. While Stratus […]
C210 pilot lands with gear up
The Cessna 210 pilot overflew the destination airport and landed at a nearby airport to fuel the airplane. After fueling, he departed for the destination airport in Soda Springs, Idaho, and was on a straight-in approach for the runway. Before touching down on the runway, he neglected to extend the landing gear and landed with the gear […]
Sunrise is favorite time to fly
Sunrise is Daniel Wilder’s favorite time to fly. After buying a copy of The Cheapskate’s Guide to Getting Your Pilots License, Daniel found himself this Cessna 150 for $20 an hour and reports he is having the time of his life.
Summer camp with altitude
Summer Camp on the SUN ‘n FUN campus is not your father’s summer camp. Here in sunny Florida on the southside of Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL), during the seventh year of the camp, 96 students enjoyed learning about aviation from experts. One year, Patty Wagstaff dropped in to talk about unusual attitude recovery. “We […]
New name for KHAF
The Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF) in Half Moon Bay, California, has been renamed in honor of local aerobatic pilot Eddie Andreini, Sr., who died in May 2014 while performing at the Thunder Over Solano air show at Travis Air Force Base. According to a report in the Half Moon Bay Review, the idea for […]
Midwest LSA Expo prepares for takeoff
The Midwest LSA Expo is slated for Sept. 7-9, 2017, at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Touted as “the place to be for sport aviation this September,” the Midwest LSA Expo will feature many Light-Sport Aircraft, including Part 103, STOL (Short Take off and Land) and Gyroplanes “on one easily accessible and […]