Most aviation deaths in 2020 took place during general aviation operations, where 332 people were killed, compared to 414 the year before, according to statistic released by the National Transportation Safety Board.
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Trim moves in wrong direction during training flight
The Cessna 172 started pitching up slightly nose high. The student was adjusting trim, and at some point I told him that “you are adjusting trim wrong direction.”
Picture of the Day: Bugsmasher
John English submitted this photo and note: “Yep, my Cessna 150 is officially a ‘bugsmasher.’ I have it in ones and zeros.”
Cut off
Hopefully the situation will be short-lived. But rebuilding roads, bridges, and rail infrastructure takes time.
Deadline nears for 2022 General Aviation awards
The deadline to apply for CFI of the Year, Maintenance Technician of the Year, and FAASTeam Representative of the Year for 2022 is Nov. 30. 2021.
Are you a women in maintenance?
Researchers have put out a call for women who are FAA-certificated mechanics or repairman to complete a survey about their experiences in their jobs.
FBO companies combine
The combination of Atlantic Aviation and Ross Aviation will create a network of 86 FBOs across the United States.
Pilot mistakenly retracts landing gear during checkride
The pilot’s unintentional retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.