Aircraft listed on this STC include Airbus, Bell Textron, Robinson, Sikorsky, MD Helicopters, Leonardo, Orlando Helicopter, Enstrom, and more.
Aviation News
Improper fuel management leads to fuel starvation and forced landing
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Sharing our passion
Santiago Arbelaez submitted this photo and note: “We must share our passion of flying to the following generations. That’s our duty, just keep doing it!”
Flying with skis
“Ski flying is some of the most forgiving flying if the snow is good and the light is right,” expert Steve Williams says.
Video: From bush wheels to skis
Ever thought about changing out your tires for skis? In this short time lapse video, Jacob Williams changes his Piper Super Cub off of Alaska Bushwheels to straight skis in one afternoon.
Sporty’s debuts new multiengine training course
One of the most exciting, useful, and just plain fun ratings a pilot can obtain — the multiengine rating — is also one of the most challenging.
Aborted landing ends with student hitting windsock
The student pilot’s failure to control the airplane’s speed and direction during the approach, which resulted in landing long, a runway excursion, and impact with a windsock.
Picture of the Day: See Amelia fly!
Jennifer Thomas submitted this photo and note: “I took this photo of Amelia, age 9, sporting a Girls in Aviation Day backpack from Women in Aviation International, the non-profit organization I work for part-time. Amelia, her siblings, and Grandpa were enjoying an afternoon at the WACO Fly-In held in Troy, Ohio, in September 2020. Amelia’s backpack was full of goodies, including a copy of Aviation for Girls magazine and other fun items to encourage her to become involved in aviation. If her name is any indication, I’d say she has a good chance of becoming a pilot!”
Drones one step closer to NAS integration
There should be no misunderstanding: Drones WILL be fully integrated into the National Airspace System at some point in our future. Would you prefer a seat at the table or just wait to see what happens?