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Video provides early analysis of Florida fatal accident
According to a preliminary NTSB report, the airplane took off over dark water with no discernable horizon, then began a shallow climb and a right turn. “It seems possible that this is a classic spatial disorientation accident due to somatogravic illusion, triggered by accelerating in situations without good visual references,” AOPA officials said.
College flying competition takes off in Oshkosh
The National Intercollegiate Flight Association SAFECON flight competition will be held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the first time ever on May 8-13, 2023.
Digital standby pack introduced
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has introduced an all-digital version of the company’s 2-inch standby package. The new, digital standby family features the company’s Flex Attitude Indicator, Flex Counter Drum Encoding Altimeter, and Flex Airspeed Indicator. All three are AML STC’d on more than 180 aircraft models.
Carbon monoxide poisoning lands student pilot in ER
In the hours following the training I realized I had a headache that would not dissipate, among other symptoms, and decided to consult specialists in health care.
Picture of the Day: Exploring Alaska
Alissa Eggenfellner submitted this photo and note: “Ivan with his Viking-powered Zenith CH 750 SD on full lotus floats in Alaska. The floats allow him to explore hidden gems in Alaska only accessible by aircraft and floats.”
Is our airplane’s EGT harmful to the exhaust valves?
Is an EGT in the 1510 range harmful to the exhaust valves in our 1978 Piper Lance II?
Grant to improve fly-in campground and more at 69S
The grant will fund improvements to the camping area, the installation of an additional windsock, hauling and leveling gravel to stabilize airplane parking, and resetting the existing outhouse on a new precast concrete vault.
Texas high school partners with flight school
Starting in their junior year, students will begin flight training at Thrust Flight, a flight school at Addison Airport near Dallas.