The Thrush 510G Switchback, which can go from ag plane to firefighter in a matter of seconds, has been granted full certification by the FAA.
General Aviation
Garmin GFC 500 autopilot approved for Beechcraft Bonanza and Debonair
The Garmin GFC 500 autopilot is now STC’d for some Beechcraft Bonanza and Debonair aircraft.
Unstabilized approach bends Yak
Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach and delayed application of full throttle for a go-around, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
Picture of the Day: Unlimited emergency landing spots
Tom Kingston submitted the following photo and note: “Flying in the Midwest in the fall is one of the safest places to have an engine out. Unlimited emergency landing spots. Some may find it boring, but the color panorama is often beautiful.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? […]
Is acceptable level of risk personal or universal?
I won’t be landing any airplane atop a moving vehicle regardless the number of restraints holding me in.
Video: What happens when a drone hits an airplane wing?
What happens when a drone hits the wing of a Mooney?
New documentary chronicles discovery of missing B-24
A new documentary airing on PBS stations Nov. 7 chronicles the search for a missing B-24 and her crew.
Flying Musicians name scholarship recipients
The Flying Musicians Association has named two recipients for its FMA Solo Scholarship.
“The Black Scorpion Pilot,” the second book in the series will be released Dec. 1
Follows the first installment, “The Devil Dragon Project”.