More than 50 aircraft will be flown in for one day only for the “Innovations in Flight” family day and outdoor aviation display, held annually at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. In honor of the U.S. Coast Guard’s 100th anniversary, a variety of Coast Guard aircraft will join […]
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Turbine aircraft added to ADS-B AML STC
WACO, Texas — FreeFlight Systems reports that engineering and certification company CMD Flight Solutions has expanded its AML STC to include Part 23 turbine aircraft. This allows for the installation of a FreeFlight 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor paired with Rockwell Collins’ TDR94/94D transponders for ADS-B compliance. As a certified ADS-B position source approved for all ICAO jurisdictions, the integrated […]
Stuck valve contributes to forced landing
The pilot reported that, after departure and while in the traffic pattern at the airport in Lock Haven, Pa., the Taylor J-2 was operating normally but that the engine suddenly lost partial power. Due to the low altitude at the time of the power loss, he decided to land between several houses in a clearing. During the […]
Pictures of the day: Saving lives one day at a time
Randy Sharp, a pilot for California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) sent in these photos, capturing a slice of life for the folks who work at the non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives.
Reconsidering the CFI
I am a Certificated Flight Instructor. I’m proud of that fact. The CFI ticket is a highly sought after indication of capability that opens the door for many of us to our first professional gig as a pilot. It takes considerable study and focus to earn a CFI ticket, or the instrument instructor (CFII), or […]
FAA issues final policy on the use of airport hangars
The FAA’s final policy on the non-aeronautical use of airport hangars appears in the June 15th edition of the Federal Register and will take effect on July 1, 2017. The FAA is issuing the policy to clarify how aviation facilities — including hangars — can be used on airports that receive federal funds. The final policy […]
Video: Practicing proficiency
Gene Lee of The HDPilot sent along this video, noting, “When’s the last time you gave some S-Turns-Across-A-Road, or Turns-About-A-Point a try? If you’re like me, it’s been a long time. Maybe even as far back as when you took your Private Pilot check ride. I hope that you’ll come away both intrigued and inspired to […]
Call to action issue on third class medical reform
Officials with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have issued a call to action on third class medical reform, asking members — and all members of the general aviation community — to contact their elected representatives in the House and urge them to take up and pass S.571, better known as the Pilot’s Bill […]
Air Race Classic prepares for takeoff
More than 100 women pilots will take off on the adventure of a lifetime when the flag drops to mark the start of the 40th annual Air Race Classic (ARC), the oldest airplane race of its kind in the United States. Starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 55 planes will launch down the […]