Designed by a pilot for pilots, the B-board is a lightweight lap board that can be used to support your tablet while airborne. It also provides a solid surface on which to write and do paperwork on the flight deck.
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Aeronca crashes after pilot tries to hand prop it alone
The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure resulting in the unoccupied airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent impact with a hangar.
Picture of the Day: A Mooney departs
Hayman Tam submitted this photo and note: “A Mooney M20R Ovation departs from San Carlos Airport (KSQL) in California.”
What about, No!
When we arrived at the tie-down I unbuckled, stepped out, and announced in no uncertain terms, “We’re done. I won’t fly with you again.”
Video captures first flight of Bataan after restoration
After eight years of restoration, the Lockheed C-121A Constellation N422NA made its first flight on June 20, 2023. Named “Bataan,” the Connie was used as a personal transport by General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War.
Want your voice heard on the FAA’s new control towers?
The FAA is asking for public comments on the environmental assessment to replace 31 outdated airport traffic control towers at general aviation airports across the country.
Helicopter Mode and Checklists added to iFly EFB
Besides new features for helicopter pilots, the latest version of iFly EFB introduces the Checklists feature, a tool designed to streamline cockpit procedures for all pilots.
Attempted go-around proves fatal for two
The pilot did not maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and a postimpact fire.
Picture of the Day: Watching the sunrise in my Glasair
Lee Potter submitted this photo and note: “Flying south in my Glasair over Nisqually Flats in Washington state watching the sunrise near Mt. Rainier.”