Just when it looked like the event would be canceled, Hans-Gunter Vosseler saved the day with his turbine-powered Eurocopter.
General Aviation
Uptick in homebuilt accidents in 2018
“What this increase tells us is that enhancing safety is not simply a target number to be reached, but a continual effort to build on the positive foundation we have already established.”
New app combines maintenance tracking, flight logging and more
The new app tracks FAA compliance with inspections, records squawks, logs aircraft flight times, and more.
New edition of FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook released
The handbook contains chapters on flight controls, ground procedures, flight maneuvers, emergencies, and more.
Fuel starvation leads to Mooney crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Dawn Patrol
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A hidden treasure at KDED
The DeLand Naval Air Station Museum is well worth the visit.
Avionics sales post double digit growth
“The business and general aviation avionics industry has seen an increase in year-over-year sales for 11 consecutive quarters.”
Photos illustrate RAF’s mission
Officials were pleased that many of the photos came from airfields where the Recreational Aviation Foundation has had an impact.