Million Air Dallas, an FBO at Addison Airport (KADS) in Dallas, Texas, plans to open its new International Services ramp Nov. 15, 2024.
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Nominations now open for Outstanding Oklahoma Women in Aviation
All nominations must be submitted by noon on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.
Pilot asks for safer ways to handle incoming traffic
I believe that there are safer ways to handle this situation than rejecting the arriving aircraft on the Kent Arrival. The other VFR arrival procedures into KBFI (Vashon, Green Lake, and Bellevue arrivals) all have safe options to break off the approach since they are not as constrained as the Kent Arrival.
Picture of the Day: In all her glory
Marc Miller submitted this photo and note: “Beautiful DC-3, in all her glory ready to launch into the wild blue. My wife, Janet, and I were mesmerized with the craftsmanship of this incredible piece of history.”
Human Factors: A poorly-timed thumb’s up
There are only two types of pilots in the world: Those who have left the wheel chocks in place and those who will.
2024 Public Benefit Flying Award winners revealed
Created in partnership with the Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, the NAA’s Public Benefit Flying Awards recognizes individual volunteers and volunteer organizations who utilize aviation for humanitarian actions.
Hartzell prop approved for Kodiak on floats
The new pitch latch function enables float-equipped aircraft to be easily maneuvered on water with greater control and safety because the propeller can be set in a fine pitch position during engine startup and shutdown, according to Daher officials.
Daher updates Me & My TBM app
First introduced in 2018, the app provides real-time data monitoring, flight tracking and maintenance scheduling.
Pilot crashes into building after blinded by sun glare
The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to land in conditions where he was unable to see in front of the airplane due to sun glare, which resulted in a collision with a building.