After a plunge in sales in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, used aircraft sales rebounded in the fourth quarter, according to the International Aircraft Dealers Association.
General Aviation
AeroLEDs lights approved for rotorcraft
Aircraft listed on this STC include Airbus, Bell Textron, Robinson, Sikorsky, MD Helicopters, Leonardo, Orlando Helicopter, Enstrom, and more.
Improper fuel management leads to fuel starvation and forced landing
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Sharing our passion
Santiago Arbelaez submitted this photo and note: “We must share our passion of flying to the following generations. That’s our duty, just keep doing it!”
Flying with skis
“Ski flying is some of the most forgiving flying if the snow is good and the light is right,” expert Steve Williams says.
Video: From bush wheels to skis
Ever thought about changing out your tires for skis? In this short time lapse video, Jacob Williams changes his Piper Super Cub off of Alaska Bushwheels to straight skis in one afternoon.
Sporty’s debuts new multiengine training course
One of the most exciting, useful, and just plain fun ratings a pilot can obtain — the multiengine rating — is also one of the most challenging.
New hangar for Atlantic Aviation at KMTJ
Atlantic Aviation is also building a new fuel farm at KMTJ that will add 52,000 gallons of capacity to its existing inventory, which will “help support one of the fastest growing airports in Colorado.”
Aborted landing ends with student hitting windsock
The student pilot’s failure to control the airplane’s speed and direction during the approach, which resulted in landing long, a runway excursion, and impact with a windsock.