Sporty’s has partnered with Garmin to present new courses to make any pilot and aircraft owner an expert on Garmin avionics. “Advanced avionics training was once reserved for specialty flight schools and training centers, but now pilots can learn on their own time and anywhere they may be because of the availability of Sporty’s courses […]
General Aviation
Pilot fails to compensate for tailwind, hits trees on landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a tailwind, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Picture of the Day: Evening glow
Carlo Wise submitted the following photo and note: “A view of the rear of my Mooney one evening after being given a bath.” 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 also considered […]
Momma dreams of flying
A new pilot finds inspiration in everything from a fortune cookie to a magazine article.
First drone beyond line of sight flight successful
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Skyfront‘s Perimeter 4 long-range hybrid gas-electric drone successfully performed the first civilian beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight without visual observers under the FAA’s Part 107 rules. This flight is a significant step toward the safe integration of unmanned aerial vehicles into the national airspace, according to company and FAA officials. In the video below, […]
RAM Aircraft debuts Continental engine replacement parts
Recently approved PMA projects cover 158 replacement parts for Continental engines.
Free Airport Adventure Day at KGNB
The free Airport Adventure Day will be held rain or shine.
Cessna 180 flips after landing on glassy water
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare while landing on water with glassy water conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Picture of the Day: Topping off the tank
George Urns submitted the following photo and note: “Bill Stein tops off his Zivko Edge 540 at Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) in Pontiac, Michigan, following his amazing air show appearance.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in […]