Sudden FAA flight service station closures across Alaska due to employee misconduct investigations impact local aviation and commercial flights.
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Picture of the Day: A Top 10 Classic
Gord McNulty submitted this photo and note: “It was overcast, unfortunately, when I visited the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, recently. A de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, of Killarney Air Services, stood out at the dock on the St. Mary’s River, but fencing around the ramp made a photo more challenging. Fortunately, I had just enough space, and my telephoto lens, for a picture of the photogenic aircraft at a good angle. The iconic Beaver was first flown in 1947. In 1987, the Canadian Engineering Centennial Board named the Beaver one of the top 10 Canadian engineering achievements of the 20th century.”
The Most Important Documents in Aviation
Slash the 80% flight training dropout rate. Discover how a simple syllabus saves student pilots time and money while ensuring checkride success.
Nigerian Student Wins New Aviation Scholarship
NDT Quality Training and the Victor Kilo Fund are helping close the talent gap by awarding their first joint AMT scholarship to Samuel Eilija.
Emergency Landing Inspires Launch of AircraftIQ
After an emergency landing on a California beach, two aviation professionals realized how fragmented aircraft records and communication were. In response, they launched AircraftIQ, a new platform that unifies maintenance scheduling, digital logbooks, and mechanic communications for general aviation aircraft owners.
Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot Certified for Air Tractor AT-802
The FAA has certified the Garmin GFC 600 digital autopilot for the Air Tractor AT-802 series. The autopilot offers enhanced flight control, safety-enhancing features, and improved efficiency, making demanding long-distance missions and aerial firefighting operations easier for pilots.
Cracked, Separated Cylinder Leads To Forced Landing
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a cracked cylinder.
Picture of the Day: Just Floating Around on a Summer Sunday Afternoon
Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: “This handsome Howard DGA-15P operates on floats, wheels, or skis … and is always a treat to see!”
Why The 2030 Deadline For Unleaded Avgas Is Final
Many pilots believe the 2030 deadline to phase out leaded 100LL avgas is just another government suggestion. However, environmental regulations and the harsh realities of tetraethyl lead manufacturing mean this transition is actually unavoidable. Discover why general aviation must prepare for a permanently unleaded future.