The FAA is seeking public comments on a proposed survey that pilots will fill out after check rides to assess the DPE’s level of professionalism, the suitability of the exam environment, the content of the exam, and the duration of the ground portion and the flight portion of the exam.
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Human Factors live broadcast series prepares for takeoff
Hosted by Jolie Lucas and Harvey Madison, On Second Thought explores the intersection of psychology, performance, and safety in the cockpit, according to Lucas.
Improperly installed fuel selector leads to fuel exhaustion
Probable Cause: The total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Cruising the Oregon coast
Douglas Pflugradt submitted this photo and note: “Magnificent Cape Kiwanda and Pacific City, Oregon. I used to hang glide here in this exact location in the late 1970s. Now, I am ‘soaring’ in a Kitfox 7 SS.”
The Worst Trip Around The World
Matt Guthmiller, well-known in general aviation for his popular YouTube channel and his around the world flight in a Bonanza when he was just 19, finds himself in a place he never thought he’d be: Co-starring in a hit television series on Disney Plus.
World War II pilot takes flight again to celebrate 101st birthday
San Antonio native and World War II aviator B.L. Craighead Jr. celebrated his milestone birthday on Dec. 30 with a Dream Flight, soaring 1,000 feet in a restored 1940 Stearman biplane, the same aircraft used by the U.S. Army to train military aviators during World War II.
FAA Finds KSMO Violated Federal Law Over Fees
A report in the Santa Monica Daily Press notes that the FAA has determined Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) in California violated federal law by accumulating surplus revenues it intends to spend on general city services when the airport closes, rather than using those funds for aviation purposes.
Calendar highlights flying art
The 2026 Aerospace Coatings calendar from Sherwin-Williams recognizes the craftsmanship of aircraft painters and scheme designers across the nation.
Pilot seriously injured when fuel exhaustion ends cross-country flight
Probable Cause: The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.