Recreational drone pilots with drones that weigh more than .55 pounds are now required to take the free, online test.
General Aviation
Deadline looms to apply for Emily Howell Warner Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship will go to a Colorado woman for an advanced pilot rating, such as an Instrument rating, Commercial Certificate, or Multi Engine Rating.
Cracked cylinder ends flight
A cracked cylinder leads to violent vibrations in a Piper PA-28R.
Picture of the Day: Dawn Patrol
Mike Crawford submitted this photo and note: “Oil change warmup flight. Atlee Dodge’s old Piper J-3 flown by Mike Crawford at Modesto City-County Airport-Harry Sham Field (KMOD) in California. Photo by Shane Cooper.”
We wouldn’t have the planes without the people
It took people to design, build, and fly the airplanes that are featured in Of Wings & Things. Columnist Frederick A. Johnsen takes a brief look at six of those aviation personalities – some you may know, others you may not.
Flying car turns science fiction into reality
AirCar, a dual-mode car-aircraft, moved closer to production with the milestone 35-minute flight from the international airport in Nitra to the international airport in Bratislava, Slovakia, on June 28, 2021.
Pathways to Aviation recognized for its Career Readiness Certification Program
Pathways to Aviation is being recognized for the career readiness certification system it designed to train and guide high school and college students toward aviation and aerospace employment. Launched in 2020, the system makes career readiness training more accessible for all students at no charge.
New USB chargers released for GA aircraft
The system is comprised of two parts: A Power Base Module and USB Module inserts. Once installed, the Power Base Module becomes a power receptacle capable of receiving any future USB Module.
Flight Check aircraft causes issues
When a pilot encounters an FAA Flight Check King Air, problems ensue.