When you tell a pilot you’ve been to the Alton Bay Ice Runway in New Hampshire, they look at you a little different — it’s hard to tell if it’s a sign of respect or if they think you’re simply nuts. Maybe it’s a bit of both.
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KRAL looks to the future
Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) in Southern California has everything in place to continue growing, from near-perfect weather to robust flight training operations to what some describe as the best cheeseburger in town.
CFIs needed for research study
Researchers at Florida Institute of Technology have put a call out for CFIs to participate in a study designed to “investigate the relationship between personality traits, self-efficacy, risk perception, safety climate, and safety practices at flight schools.”
Sporty’s releases new E6B app for Apple computers
The interface and functionality are nearly identical to the iPad version of the E6B app, except that interaction is accomplished with the mouse/trackpad and keyboard, officials said, noting many pilots prefer to do their preliminary flight planning working from the larger screen of a computer. Already own the iPhone or iPad app? You can download it to your computer at no additional cost.
Malfunctioning tailwheel leads to loss of control on landing
The malfunction of the steerable tailwheel, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent impact with the precision approach path indicator lights system.
Picture of the Day: A beautiful day to fly
Damir Flisar submitted this photo and note: “Getting ready to fly the Pipistrel VIRUS SW at Ajdovščina Airport in Slovenia. A beautiful day for a panoramic flight.”
The elegant Waco UEC
“If you can fly a J-3 Cub, you can fly this airplane.”
Sport Air Racing League prepares for takeoff
Races are open to all pilots flying propeller driven factory and experimental aircraft. There is a class for all types of aircraft, according to organizers.
2022 Helicopter Expo puts pandemic in the past
The 2022 Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO wrapped up March 10 after four days that brought more than 13,000 people from 72 countries to Dallas.