Civil Air Patrol airplanes will be the target for intercept exercises in advance of Sunday’s Super Bowl.
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$1.5 million donation to KAVX
The $1.5 million donation from ACE Clearwater Enterprises is part of a $5 million fundraising project launched in October 2018 for the project.
Only one Red Bull Air Race in the U.S. in 2019
Locations and dates for the 2019 Red Bull Air Race World Championships include just one stop in the U.S.
Malfunctioning landing gear bends Beech
Probable cause: The failure of the landing gear to extend during landing approach due to the interference between the landing gear motor’s sector and worm gears.
Picture of the Day: Airshow surprise
Doug Robinson submitted the following photo and note: “Was at an airshow in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, back in 2014 and was surprised from behind with the loud thundering of an F4U Corsair, full throttle, flying about 30′ from the ground. By luck, I was just able to turn around and snap a LUCKY picture. Best […]
All 100 octane fuels are not equal
In the real world a leaded fuel will rate significantly higher than an unleaded fuel with the same lab-measured octane or anti-knock rating.
Video: No dog left behind
A new video chronicles how general aviation pilots save thousands of animals every year.
FAA proposes changes to drone rules, allowing flights over people
Drone rules continue to evolve, with the FAA proposing allowing flights over people and at night.
Pilot’s guide to mounting the iPad in the cockpit
Is your iPad placed correctly in your cockpit?