“Night flying introduces challenges that are reflected in the data,” said Robert Geske, AOPA Air Safety Institute manager of aviation safety analysis. “More than one-quarter of fatal night flying accidents occurred because of spatial disorientation, a condition that can bring about loss of control in flight — the leading cause of all night flying accidents.”
Aviation News
How do you celebrate your 100th birthday?
A Fox Carolina news report documents the amazing 100th birthday flight of “Uncle John” Hartness at Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, South Carolina. Uncle John, who has volunteered at Triple Tree for years — he even has a fly-in named after him — says there’s “not a single thing I’d rather be doing” than flying.
NASA grounds electric aircraft project
While the electric aircraft prototype never flew, NASA officials say the project provided groundbreaking research and technology for the future of electric aviation.
E6B Classroom Trainer debuts
The new E6B Classroom Trainer functions exactly like a handheld E6B flight computer, according to ASA officials. It features a wind component grid and crosswind correction chart on one side, while on the other side the slide computes time, speed, distance, altitude, true airspeed, and density altitude problems, as well as conversions.
Pilot’s forgetfulness leads to forced landing
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s failure to premix the two-cycle oil/gasoline mixture, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and collision with terrain.
Picture of the Day: A visitor to KBOW
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “This Lockheed Model 10 Electra showed up on the ramp on this beautiful day at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
The list
Are you willing to put your name and contact information on a list of potential mentors?
Air Race Classic opens annual Air Derby to all pilots
For the first time, the Air Race Classic Air Derby is open to both male and female pilots “in response to popular demand.” Registration for the one-day flying proficiency event opens July 15, 2023.
Air Power History Tour visits Air Force museum for July 4th
The public is invited to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, to see three World War II-era aircraft flown by the Commemorative Air Force: The B-29 Superfortress “FiFi,” B-24 Liberator “Diamond Lil,” and a T-6 Texan, the legendary trainer of World War II.