“We hope this course will be a useful step towards a safety-first rebuilding of the industry.”
Aviation News
Sporty’s new Flight Gear iPad Kneeboard features universal design
The Flight Gear iPad Bi-Fold kneeboard has been updated based on pilot feedback.
Passenger’s cell phone strikes tail rotor
Probable cause: The passenger’s improper decision to hold her cell phone outside the helicopter, which resulted in it departing the helicopter and striking the tail rotor.
Picture of the Day: Moonrise over my Cardinal
Michael McLean submitted this photo and note: “Moonrise over my 1972 177B Cardinal at Mariposa Yosemite Airport (KMPI) in California. The unusual orange glow below the moon is from wildfire smoke.”
Ask Paul: Should we replace the pistons or change oil?
I suspect that the blow-by is caused by glazed cylinder walls. This could possibly be a result of improper break-in, so let’s begin there.
Going beyond the classroom
Student enrolled in AOPA’s High School curriculum got a chance to take flight at KGMU.
Two inducted into Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame inducted two aviators this year. It usually only inducts one a year.
EAA teams with Microsoft Flight Simulator on scholarships, educational resources
EAA and Microsoft have committed to establishing three Microsoft Flight Simulator Scholarships for each of the next three years.
Sonex lands on top of another airplane
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the airplane on the runway while landing and the pilot receiving instruction’s and flight instructor’s failure to properly scan the approach before pulling onto the runway during takeoff.