A researcher is seeking pilots’ opinions on when — or if — pilots should face criminal charges after an aircraft accident.
General Aviation
Central Coast AirFest lands at KSMX
The Central Coast AirFest brings air shows back to KSMX.
Garmin GFC 500 autopilot approved for additional aircraft models
Garmin wins STCs for its GFC 500 autopilot in Grumman AA-5 series and Piper PA-28 aircraft, with more models in the works.
McFarlane cowl flap hinges and steering rod boots approved for Cessnas
McFarlane Aviation Products has received approval for improved cowl flap hinges and the steering rod boot for Cessna aircraft.
Dust devil bends SNJ
Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to compensate for a dust devil during an aborted landing, which resulted in the left wing hitting the ground, a runway excursion, and the airplane coming to rest in a nose-down attitude.
Picture of the Day: The next generation of pilots
Jeremy Ewing submitted the following photo and note: “When I say ‘make sure to get good pictures,’ this is what I get! These two beautiful girls are my daughters Jojo and Kory. They were with me in a Cessna 172 flying around Augusta, Kansas.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of […]
Free Truckee Tahoe Air Show celebrates 30th anniversary
Hayman Tam attends the 30th annual Truckee Tahoe Air Show and Family Festival, a free airshow full of friendly airshow fans.
Video: Back where it began
A new video profiles the planes that will be on display during the Reno Air Races for the National Aviation Heritage Invitational.
uAvionix’s skyBeacon ADS-B Out Solution TSO’d
uAvionix has received Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA) for its skyBeacon wingtip-mounted ADS-B Out solution, with STCs for Cessna and Piper aircraft expected to quickly follow.