Daniel Lilja submitted this photo and note: “Ski flying in Idaho in February 2023.”
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So, how do we fix you?
That line, “So, how do we fix you?” came from long-time General Aviation News subscriber Tom Jensen. He was alluding to a line in a recent Touch & Go column: “While I am proud to be a certificated pilot, the entire year of 2022 passed without my operating any aircraft as pilot in command.” That’s what he wanted to fix. Getting me airborne.
New video features volunteer general aviation pilot dedicated to conservation
Now online is “Romeo November: A LightHawk Story,” which shares the story of one volunteer pilot, Chuck Schroll, and his dedication to the cause of conservation as he takes to the skies to tour three conservation projects with LightHawk partners.
International internship program launches
Applications are due March 20, 2023, for the internship at Daher’s headquarters in France.
Just Fly The Airplane
Through his personal trials and triumphs, Piper realizes that no matter what life throws our way, we must have faith that things will work out.
Failure to remove towbar just the first of pilot’s mistakes
The pilot’s failure to remove the towbar from the nose landing gear before takeoff, which resulted in a sustained adverse yaw condition, and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel system while circling the airport, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power to the right engine.
Pictures of the Day: The view available only to GA pilots
Wojciech Kosmalewski submitted this photo and note: “In 1932 two pilots from Poland won the Challenge International de Tourisme 1932 competition. To commemorate that big achievement 90 years later, a group of 10 pilots in four aircraft from Aeroklub Warszawski followed this historical route. Truly amazing adventure flying across many European countries, different seas, mountains, and cities. Among them was Venice, Italy, with views available only for GA pilots. Flying in close vicinity of iconic Venice was unforgettable.”
Airports could close as search for unleaded fuel solution drags on
Communities could use the continued use of leaded fuel as a reason to close general aviation airports, GA advocates warn.
Rare Culver PQ-14 Target Drone donated to Spirit of Flight
“We have had a Culver PQ-14 Target Drone on our wish list for years, but there aren’t many left of the over 3,000 built,” said Gordon Page, president of the Spirit of Flight Foundation.