The expansion of the test locations is designed to accelerate the integration of drones into the National Airspace System, including how they will share that space with manned aircraft.
General Aviation
Making it Easier to Get Parts for Diamonds
With more than $1.5 million in parts, Premier Aircraft has been named a top distributor for Diamond Aircraft parts.
Pilot Loses Control While Taxiing on Snowy Runway
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Picture of the day: With a little help from my friends
Ken Snyder submitted these photos with a note: “First flight after installing a Curtiss Reed propeller on my 1930 Waco RNF. In the background is Stanton Airfield (KSYN) in Minnesota. It’s a rare day to have such beautiful weather in mid November in Minnesota.”
General Aviation Maintenance: What’s Working, What’s Not
A new survey reveals that the general aviation maintenance industry faces intense pressure from rising costs and persistent staffing shortages. Despite these hurdles, 92% of mechanics remain proud of their profession, demonstrating remarkable operational resilience.
Where’s Jamail? San Diego
Jamail Larkins, the FAA Ambassador for Aviation & Space Education, brought the DreamLaunch tour to San Diego, where he learned about a local affordable A&P training program and helped a pilot with his medical.
The Big Picture on Unleaded Avgas
The EAGLE initiative — Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions — has updated its “Big Picture” flow chart, adding interactive links and pop-up narratives.
FlightSense Launches Version 2.0
FlightSense has launched Version 2.0, an AI-powered platform designed to modernize flight training recordkeeping. This update introduces FAR Part 141 compliance support to streamline student progress tracking and FAA documentation.
Student Crashes Into Fence After Failing to Use Carb Heat
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the outcome was her failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the subsequent diversionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.