In the wake of recent high-profile general aviation accidents in New York and Florida, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute reports that more than 5,000 pilots have already participated in the National Pause for General Aviation Safety.
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A new lease on life for checklists
When Barry Munsterteiger reached out to Checkmate Aviation for help with a checklist, he never expected to become the new owner of the company.
National GA safety campaign takes off
This FAA Safety Team-supported initiative seeks to encourage all GA pilots to take 15 to 60 minutes in the next six months to sharpen their focus on flying safely by reviewing safety videos, articles, and more.
Is it safe to fly?
While an increase in aviation accidents has everyone concerned, it’s important to remember that safety is not a light switch.
General aviation survival tips and techniques
Improved survival planning before flight, along with survival training, can significantly improve a pilot’s chances of surviving an accident.
FAA video series increases safety for general aviation pilots
“Pilots and flight instructors are tapping into this resource to fly safely and educate trainees, evidenced by the 1 million-plus views to the series on YouTube,” officials noted.
Training flight ends with part of wing missing
When we walked around to push the plane back into the parking spot we noticed the last 36 inches of the wing was missing. It fell off where the screws attached the last fiber glass pieces. No screws are missing and it looked like the fiber glass tore off around the holes for the screws.
The Schiff Show: Aviation safety goes prime time
Pilots and aircraft owners looking for a fresh approach to safety education can tune in to The Schiff Show, an aviation safety variety show hosted by Captain Brian Schiff.
uAvionix to install FlightLine system at six more airports
The new airports include Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando Sanford, Daytona Beach, Miami Executive, and Palm Beach International, with all systems expected to be operational by Thanksgiving 2024.