The FAA provides guidance to pilots about talking on the radio — guidance that is too often misunderstood, unknown, or flat out ignored. Here is a list of the important dos and don’ts when talking to ATC or over the CTAF.
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Musketeer takes flight as gateway to Canadian village
A Musketeer that trained Canadian military pilots has a new duty station: Serving as a gateway to the village of Mount Hope, Ontario, which has a rich aviation history.
FAA lifts $1.5 million in fines on KANB
In addition, the Anniston Regional Airport is now state certified as an unlimited general aviation (GA) airport. This is the first time in the airport’s history that this certification has been obtained, city officials report.
New director for Aerospace Center for Excellence
A lifelong lover of all things aviation and aerospace, Eric Crump, who started the aerospace program at Polk State College, will take over as executive director of SUN ‘n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence in June 2022.
Student’s foot slips off brake
I applied brakes to position the aircraft onto the taxiway however it felt like my shoes slipped off the brake and the airplane rolled onto the grassy area.
Picture of the Day: Preflight inspection
Mark Cartwright submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol cadets in Fullerton, California, are shown how to conduct a preflight inspection prior to their flight.”
Pipistrel breaks yet another record
In all my years in light aviation, I have never heard of a higher value paid for any light aircraft company. In fact, I’ve never heard any number even close to that.
Avgas coalition calls 100LL ban discrimination
“The lack of 100LL fuel at Reid-Hillview has already had a negative impact on humanitarian flights because aircraft are now unable to refuel at the airport.”
Noise mitigation at a backcountry airstrip
Even backcountry pilots need to be aware of the noise when landing on airstrips. A new traffic pattern at 17A, plus other measures, ensures GA is being a good neighbor.