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General Aviation
AOPA updates online Airport Directory
The ratings and reviews feature has been updated, along with a new kneeboard format.
Two die when 172 hits power lines spanning Mississippi River
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the
Picture of the Day: 11-year-old’s first lesson
Jacqueline Norris submitted the following photos and a note: “Zoë Norris, 11, wants to be a pilot. Foothill’s Regional Airport in Western, N.C., is helping her get her start. Along with her CFI, Ben Shelton, she is seen here doing her preflight checklist and then inflight at the controls.” Would you like to have your […]
Fatal accidents down, even as flight hours increase
Fatal accidents dropped 11.7%, while flight hours increased to 24.6 million.
FAA creates Women in Aviation Advisory Board
The board will be tasked with providing advice and recommendations to the FAA in supporting women’s involvement in aviation.
Astronomy Night rescheduled at 9I0
Due to weather, the annual Astronomy Night has been moved to Oct. 19.
Limited edition Michael Goulian-designed watch released
Goulian designed the smartwatch to match the new colors of his airshow plane.
Prebuy inspection flight ends in crash into fence
Probable cause: An intermittent failure of the power take-off cylinder ignition coil, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.