While the book emphasizes techniques for the Cessna Aerobat, the described maneuvers easily translate to other aerobatics-certified airplanes, ASA officials noted.
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An extremely dangerous situation
Pilot and controllers need to be able to talk to each other, especially during an approach or departure stage when the dangers of flying increase. There is a lot of flight activity at KVPZ and the surrounding airports. There are a lot of agricultural planes that fly around, as well as skydiving operations. The area that we fly in is also on the STAR for arriving Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) traffic, which is handled by the same Approach Controller that I could not communicate with.
Picture of the Day: Working late
Mary Galore submitted this photo and note: “Looking out the window of the King Air B200 at our beautiful evening sky in Southern California.”
Volunteer pilots help save endangered black-footed ferrets
An effort to transport 21 endangered black-footed ferrets from the Toronto Zoo’s breeding center in Ontario, Canada, to Northern Colorado, where they will be released into the wild.
New engine for Diamond aerobatic trainer
Diamond’s all-carbon fiber tandem turboprop aerobatic trainer is expected to be certified by the end of 2023.
Cutter Aviation acquires KGTU FBO
Cutter Aviation is the new owner of AeroJet FBO at Georgetown Municipal Airport (KGTU) in Texas.
Picture of the Day: Cruising over the harbor
Konstantinos Rossidis submitted this photo and note: “Cruising over Pireus Harbor in Greece celebrating my CH701’s 20th birthday, 2001 to 2021.”
First-ever Ultralight Days celebrates 40th anniversary of Part 103 rules
Experts from throughout the ultralight community will share their knowledge during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s inaugural EAA Virtual Ultralight Days Feb. 22-24, 2022. The event includes 15 webinars spread over three days, available free of charge.
Picture of the Day: Flour bombing run
Vincent Maggiore submitted this photo and note: “A Zenith 750 STOL take offs for the 2021 Flour Bomb Competition at Old Orchard Airpark in Plattekill, New York. Pilot: Vincent Maggiore. Bombardier: Meaghan Cragan. First place finish!”