Pilots are cool. They’re dashing. They’re commonly thought of as adventure seekers. Smarter than the average Jane or Joe on the street. And yet, they are human beings that must by dint of nature go the way of all human beings in the end.
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New Redbird flight sim scenarios qualify for WINGS credit
After completing a scenario, a CFI can validate the training immediately by going to ezwings.net — provided by the WINGS Industry Network — selecting the option to give credit, and choosing Redbird Flight from the list of approved organizations.
Maine’s first aviation maintenance technician school set to take off
The University of Maine at Augusta secured final approval in July 2024 from the FAA for the new program. Students will start courses in late August.
New enhancements unveiled for Caravans
“A brighter, modernized flight deck with new backlit panels, along with other amenities designed to elevate the pilot experience, are the direct result of continuous conversations with customers,” company officials said.
Wake turbulence ends training flight
With forceful takeover of the controls, immediate full power was commanded and we began to maneuver to avoid contacting the ground and the B737 holding between the runways. Aircraft was on a collision course with the B737’s left wing, which was narrowly avoided after regaining controlled flight by a margin of 20-50 feet from the B737 and 15-30 feet from the ground.
Picture of the Day: Preparing for the spotlight
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a note: “A Spartan gets dolled up for the Vintage Circle at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
A flight review five years in the making
Regardless of what life throws at me tomorrow, today I’m current.
Kentucky pilot wins Young Eagles award
Gordon Davis, a member of EAA Chapter 1522 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, has been named the winner of the 2024 Phillips 66 Aviation Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award.
Cirrus celebrates 10,000 SR deliveries with limited edition aircraft
The Limited Edition 10,000 aircraft features a custom matte blue and white paint “with a hallmark design inspired by forward-moving lines that carry from the front of the aircraft toward the tail interlacing a symbolic Roman numeral ten and showcasing unique details that commemorate Cirrus’ milestone,” company officials said.