Being tired is nothing new for many of us. Being excessively tired may be a problem for many of us. As pilots, that lack of rest, or good productive sleep, is a real issue of concern.
General Aviation
FAA: 5G and aviation can ‘safely co-exist’
The FAA has released a Safety Alert showing examples of NOTAMs that will be released to identify areas were a radar altimeter may be unreliable because of 5G interference.
Helping those in need
The toy drive is just one example of the philanthropy of the Columbia Aviation Association, which is one of the “best-kept secrets” about the organization, according to officials.
Applications open for tailwheel scholarship
The $2,000 scholarship is for a tailwheel endorsement for a female pilot. Applications are due April 15, 2022.
Student practicing soft field takeoffs ends up in snowbank
The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Remembering and thankful
Travis Roberts submitted this photo and note: “My favorite place to be is flying a Quicksilver. This picture is of me flying the Quicksilver Super MXL owned by my late best friend, Bill Rohland, who passed away a few weeks later last October. I dearly miss him every day as he was the one who introduced me to ultralights.”
California airshow season wraps up in Salinas
The 40th annual California International Airshow Salinas wrapped up the 2021 airshow season in California.
FAA investigating ongoing safety issues at Santa Clara County airports, including ban on 100LL
Since the FAA has received multiple complaints from airport tenants and users, along with a group who allege violations of grant assurances at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) and San Martin Airport (E16), the agency is starting an “informal” investigation under 14 CFR part 13 (“Reports of Violations”).
Illinois airports contribute $95.5 billion to state’s economy
A new study shows that aviation supports more than 492,000 jobs in the state.