One member of this year’s class is a veteran wounded in combat, and all use wheelchairs. They will fly three specially-adapted Sky Arrow Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA), and will be taught by instructors at Purdue University.
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CFI Summit in the works
“The NAFI Summit will bring stakeholders in the flight instruction community together to share CFI tips, techniques and best practices, relevant business skills, and networking opportunities,” said NAFI President Paul Preidecker. “We will focus on the important topics of professionalism, proficiency, and pilot well-being, along with changes to FAA regulations and rules.”
Student mistakes BRS parachute handle for parking brake
After the few seconds I heard a huge “BANG” and the shock wave threw me away from the plane.
Picture of the Day: Fiery flight
Sylwia Tylkowska submitted this photo and note: “An Aeroprakt 22L and a phenomenal sunset. Photo was taken in Poland in 2022 during the return flight from a sky trip.”
de Havilland’s diminutive Fox Moth
If front-line British warplanes advanced with the global state of the art from the 1930s into the postwar 1940s, some smaller utility aircraft remained delightfully unfazed by the eternal quest for speed or modernity. Such was the case with de Havilland’s diminutive Fox Moth biplane.
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Because hearing is so important for pilots, Lightspeed Aviation has released a free eBook, “Critical Comms: The Importance of Clear Hearing in Aviation.”
Sheltair offers fuel discounts to pilots volunteering for Turtles Fly Too
Sheltair Aviation has partnered with Turtles Fly Too, a non-profit charity that uses volunteer general aviation pilots to help rescue endangered sea turtles, offering a fuel discount at all the company’s FBOs.
Latest ForeFlight update includes controlled airspace alerts, NOTAM filter
ForeFlight 15.1 includes several new features, including controlled airspace alerts, an airport NOTAM filter, binder printing, and more.
Carb icing leads to forced landing for student pilot
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.