ALSIM and Orbit Groundschool have formed a new partnership to develop an automated pilot selection and evaluation tool.
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Sporty’s expands women’s apparel line
Added to the lineup are polo shirts, socks, leggings, and jackets.
Aborted landing injures two
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
Picture of the Day: Waiting out the rain
Shawn Shay submitted this photo and note: “Ran into some bad weather and decided to wait it out at The O’Neill Municipal Airport-John L Baker Field (KONL) in Nebraska. Ended up spending the night. Great place to be stuck: Cable TV, five courtesy cars, and a downtown close by for dinner and essentials.”
Beech Party celebrates American Aviation History
A highlight of Beech Party 2025 was the opening of the American Aviation History exhibit at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum.
Seaplane Pilots Association helps fund Alaska cabin maintenance
“Given the number of USFS cabins accessible only by floatplane, the RAF is excited about the Seaplane Pilots Association contributing to our efforts of preserving special public cabin resources in remote places,” says Jeff DeFreest, one of the RAF’s Alaska Liaisons.
Upgrades planned at KRUT
Part of the modernization efforts are designed to increase general aviation at the Vermont airport, including electric aircraft and flight training.
Hawaii museum offers scholarships
Scholarships range from $2,000 to $10,000 each, for a variety of purposes from college to flight training.
Plane ends up in lake after running out of fuel
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.