B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides are scheduled to resume June 20 in Wichita.
General Aviation
Wireless monitoring of Aero Oxygen systems introduced
The iOS app displays key parameters so the pilot has instant knowledge of the status of their oxygen system. A built-in pressure altimeter reminds pilots when oxygen is required by FAA regulation.
Crash claims two after Ercoupe’s engine loses power
Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Picture of the Day: Wing nap
C Duffel submitted this photo and note: “Taking a ‘wing nap’ while floating in the middle of Lake Cushman in Washington on a Lake LA-250.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are […]
A cross-country flight in the midst of a pandemic
I thought my cross-country trip give controllers something to do. Boy was I wrong!
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum latest victim of pandemic
“The current global situation is making it difficult for us to serve our mission and we will spend the months ahead reassessing if, how, and when to reopen.”
The importance of GA in Alaska
“82% of Alaska’s communities are inaccessible by road and rely heavily on aviation to provide all-season access for commerce, transportation, emergency medical services, shipment of goods, and tourism.”
Civil Air Patrol distributes over 3 million meals during pandemic
A Memorial Day food distribution event pushed the national total to over 3 million meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AirCam’s departure from fly-in goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to take off with insufficient runway available and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.