A new rule eliminates the requirement for general aviation pilots to apply for an RVSM authorization when their aircraft is ADS-B equipped.
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Confessions of an Air Traffic Controller
Just published is “Confessions of an Air Traffic Controller.”
FAA UAS Symposium 2019 postponed
The government shutdown has led the FAA to cancel its annual UAS symposium.
Loss of control while landing fatal for Cirrus pilot
Probable cause: The pilot’s uncoordinated flight control inputs and subsequent inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in a loss of control and uncontrolled descent with insufficient altitude for recovery.
Picture of the Day: Taking off
Jonathan Leabeater submitted the following photo and note: “Taking off on Runway 01 at Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in South Carolina in our old Archer.” 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 […]
World War II memories highlight Young Eagles event
Tales of the pilots and aircraft of World War II were the focus of a Young Eagles event.
Flight Design CT Super Sport Injection takes off in North America
Now available in North America is Flight Design’s CT Super Sport Injection LSA.
Alternative jet fuels showcased at VNY
The general aviation community came together to demonstrate a sustainable alternative jet fuel.
New book honors Tuskegee Airman
A new book honors Tuskegee Airman James Polkinghorne.