Mike Kincaid sent in this photo of Glenn Smith of Coeur d’Alene Seaplanes in his invasion-stripped, restored 1946 PA-12 on Hayden Lake, Idaho.
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Educating the public — and pilots — about RPAs
Can you imagine ordering an aircraft off the Internet, then learning to fly it by trial and error without knowledge of physics, weather or airspace? That’s what’s happening when people buy Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), also referred to as drones or unmanned aerial systems (UAS). These non-commercial RPAs can range in size from under five […]
Video: Research finds way to mitigate laser attacks on aircraft
In a recently published Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering article, researchers from Lewis University report they have created a coating for aircraft that reduces pilot distraction from laser attacks. In its 2013 study, Lewis University showed these laser attacks, which average around 3,750 incidents a year, can be a distraction to pilots and a potential safety hazard […]
Video: A behind the scenes look at Aircraft Spruce
As Aircraft Spruce celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, AOPA Live produced this video, giving us all a look inside this iconic general aviation business. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93IQyjH_jqE&w=560&h=315]
Fly Safe Campaign launches
The FAA and general aviation groups launched the Fly Safe national safety campaign to educate the GA community on how to prevent Loss of Control (LOC) accidents this flying season. FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker officially kicked-off the #FlySafe campaign on Saturday, June 6, at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Fly-In at the […]
Carpenter Avionics acquires Smyrna Air Center’s avionics business
SMYRNA, Tennessee – Carpenter Avionics has acquired the avionics business unit of Smyrna Air Center, an FAA approved maintenance and repair organization and one of two FBOs located at the same airport where Carpenter is based. The companies will partner as Carpenter Avionics becomes the avionics service provider for Smyrna Air Center. Carpenter acquired all […]
Limited edition Breitling watch offered
Breitling has released a 300-piece limited edition to commemorate the 30th anniversary of its Aerospace Evo Night Mission Watch with a yellow dial. Also offered is a non-glare stealth look in a black satin-brushed titanium version of the Aerospace multifunction electronic chronograph. The watch features SuperQuartz movement, analog and digital displays, as well as its crown-operated […]
Cirrus caught by gust of wind
The pilot of the Cirrus SR22 was attempting to land at the airport in Truckee, Calif. As the plane touched down, a gust of wind lifted the right wing. The pilot attempted to abort the landing by adding power, but realized he wouldn’t be able to clear the trees at the end of the runway. […]
Picture of the day: Leading GA into the future
Jim Gill sent in this photo of his 1971 Cessna 172, 23Q, and the Cessna Citation X, noting, “Cessna leading us into the future…”