After four years of testing and improvements and nearly 1,600 T3 Tailwheel Suspensions sold, the T3 Dual shock has received STC approval.
General Aviation
CFI learns lessons from forced landing between two houses
Even the smallest routine should not be taken slightly and, with this being said, I hope that others can learn from my mistake and avoid making the same mistake that could have potentially cost us our lives. Create your own checklist before getting into the plane with your student, analyze all aspects of the situation, and do not get complacent.
Picture of the Day: Dreaming of adventures to come
Joseph Santaniello submitted this photo and note: “On the homebound leg of a nice lunchtime circumnavigation of Miami Beach, dreaming of Out Island Bahamas adventures to come.”
A Cessna Cub
While he’s not a pilot and will never fly his newest airplane, Greg Hansen is proud of the “Cessna Cub” he created.
The search for Outstanding Aviators
Pilots to the Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing animal rescue flights using general aviation pilots and airplanes, has launched a new initiative called Outstanding Aviators “dedicated to bridging the diversity gap within the aviation industry.” Applicants in several categories will get the chance to win a prize package.
Girls in Aviation Day set to take off
According to officials with Women in Aviation, more than 150 events are planned at airports, FBOs, museums, and hangars across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, and Asia, on Sept. 23, 2023.
Date, location set for 2024 FlightSimExpo
The fifth annual FlightSimExpo will be held June 21-23, 2024, in Las Vegas.
Wake turbulence proves fatal for pilot
The pilot’s decision to depart shortly after a landing helicopter, which resulted in an encounter with the helicopter’s wake turbulence and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by his recent use of ethanol.
Picture of the Day: Compass Rose
Ken Ericksen submitted this photo and note: “Fresh paint at KDEQ and a lovely day to fly! The J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport in De Queen, Arkansas, is beautiful and will be a super good stop to see the eclipse next year.”