The new location at Allegheny County Airport (KAGC) in West Mifflin, Pa., about 10 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, is ATP Flight School’s 70th nationwide.
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Pilot loses control on landing when landing gear bolt fractures
The fracture of the right main landing gear torque link bolt on landing, which resulted in the landing gear assembly rotating freely, the subsequent loss of directional control, and the landing gear collapsing.
Picture of the Day: Perspective is everything
Kevin Quinn submitted this photo and note: “Perspective is truly everything. This was shot with my Insta 360 camera.”
KRHV has been a target for decades
Makes me think, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Neighbors pitch in to grow aviation
Not every EAA chapter has the resources to have a youth aviation program, but that doesn’t mean they can’t help grow the next generation of pilots and mechanics.
Flight instructor input needed on changes to DPE program
The survey is designed to “help evaluate the current status of the Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) program,” as well as get flight instructors’ input on proposed changes to the program.
The Basic Aerobatic Manual updated
While the book emphasizes techniques for the Cessna Aerobat, the described maneuvers easily translate to other aerobatics-certified airplanes, ASA officials noted.
An extremely dangerous situation
Pilot and controllers need to be able to talk to each other, especially during an approach or departure stage when the dangers of flying increase. There is a lot of flight activity at KVPZ and the surrounding airports. There are a lot of agricultural planes that fly around, as well as skydiving operations. The area that we fly in is also on the STAR for arriving Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) traffic, which is handled by the same Approach Controller that I could not communicate with.
Picture of the Day: Working late
Mary Galore submitted this photo and note: “Looking out the window of the King Air B200 at our beautiful evening sky in Southern California.”