Seaplane-A-Palooza, held the weekend before SUN ‘n FUN, includes vendors, flying contests, live music, and much more.
Aviation News
Developing drones for humanitarian aid
Air Serv International has partnered with the University of Michigan to develop a drone specifically designed for humanitarian missions.
New name for Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems
Only the name has changed for the 37-year-old company, which specializes in general aviation ignition systems.
Landing on snow-covered runway goes awry
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a snow- and ice-covered runway, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Jaws of Canadian winter finally release
Bill Jackson submitted this photo and note: “Here’s Cessna 185 C-GISX on beautiful Laurie Lake, Saskatchewan. Photo taken fall of 2019. We are anxiously awaiting open water for another summer of float flying in Northern Canada.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Doing a barrel roll on ADM
The FAA tells us that learning effective aeronautical decision making (ADM) is critical. But how can CFIs do that? William E. Dubois suggests CFIs do a half barrel roll and look at things differently.
Effort begins to make it easier to park your plane
Many airports have transient GA parking areas that are available to pilots, but are either not labeled or labeled in a way that is not clear or relevant to the ramp’s purpose. Standardized terms will eliminate confusion for pilots, better identify parking options for pilots where they exist, and assist pilots in preflight planning.
Applications open for GlobalAir.com scholarship
Deadline to apply for the $1,000 scholarship is Aug. 15, 2021.
Distracted pilot lands with gear up
The pilot’s distraction while looking for other aircraft in the traffic pattern, which resulted in his failure to follow a prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly rigged landing gear warning switch, which prevented an audible warning sound.