The pilot reported that while entering the traffic pattern at the airport in Venice, Florida, for landing, he was distracted by approximately eight other airplanes already in the traffic pattern. He subsequently forgot to extend the landing gear and landed with the gear retracted. The Cessna 210 came to rest upright on the runway. Examination […]
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Picture of the day: Tied to an ice floe
William J. Brady sent in one of his favorite photos for Picture of the Day, with a note explaining what we are seeing: “This was taken July 29 and I thought you would find it interesting,” he beings. “We are tied to an ice floe at N 72 00 W 108 20. There were four fly […]
Droning on
I checked off a New Year’s resolution in 2017 when I successfully added Unmanned, small Aircraft System Remote Pilot to my list of pilot certifications. I am one of the more than 23,000 people who has earned that license since the FAA began issuing it in 2013. More than 23,000 licenses in only four years […]
Video: 5 ways pilots fail checkrides
In this video from Jon Kotwicki of FLY8MA.com Flight Training, he talks about the five most common ways pilots fail check rides and what you can do to make sure you don’t make these mistakes.
Do you qualify for BasicMed?
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has an online tool to help you determine if you qualify to fly under the BasicMed rule that went into effect May 1, 2017. You just answer four simple questions to find out if you qualify. Take the quiz here.
Inaugural General Aviation Women’s Leadership Forum slated
BOCA RATON, Florida — The International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) has opened registration for its inaugural general aviation leadership forum, which will be hosted in the Privaira Aviation hangar at the Boca Raton Airport Jan. 25, 2018. The event will focus on the opportunities for growth in the industry, with an emphasis on attracting, retaining […]
AeroVue flight deck certified for King Airs
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – BendixKing has received certification for the AeroVue integrated flight deck for King Air B200 aircraft. This is BendixKing’s first supplemental type certificate (STC) for an integrated flight deck and the first in a planned series of aircraft models, company officials report. The new flight deck is available now, and brings business jet […]
Buzzard hits 182
The pilot reported that while performing aerial observation along a pipeline in a Cessna 182, he spotted a buzzard about 200′ ahead of the airplane. He attempted to turn left to avoid the buzzard, but the bird changed its course and struck the right wing. The pilot landed without further incident in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A […]
Picture of the day: Waiting out the storm, take 2
Bryan Quickmire sent in this picture of the day, with a note: “Holed up in Pecos, Texas. Waiting for the snow to pass. I was reminded of this shot by the picture of the day for Jan. 11, 2018, taken on the exact same spot!” Bryan adds that his photo was taken quite a while […]