CFI ignores several warning flags before engine quits inflight.
General Aviation
Picture of the Day: Reflections
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “After a rainy day I caught a reflection of the Cessna 172 in a puddle.”
Supersonic soda for cola Concorde
One of the battles in the “cola wars” involved painting a Concorde supersonic transport in Pepsi colors.
Ninety-Nines receive $1 million bequest
The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots has received a $1 million bequest from the son of one of the founding members of the group.
New pilot academy launches in Chicago
The initiative is designed to prepare aspiring aviators for first officer positions with Atlas Air, one of the largest 747 operators in the world, serving both cargo and passenger needs, according to Spartan officials.
Fuel Level Computer introduced
Radiant Technology has introduced its Fuel Level Computer (FLC), which helps aircraft owners calibrate irregular or circular fuel tanks, “providing a linear fuel level from a fuel tank that is in no way linear,” according to company officials.
Chair flying doesn’t prepare pilot for flight
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
Picture of the Day: Penny for your thoughts
Susan Loricchio submitted this photo and note: “Mike Damiani, a pilot at Golden Age Air Museum in Pennsylvania, looks on before getting ready to fly Mildred, the Sopwith Pup replica.”
Hyperbole and hokum in the air
A well-managed traffic pattern can handle a dozen aircraft or more at one time without undue risk to safety or efficiency. Plug one ego-driven pilot into that scenario and things can get really exciting, really fast.