Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol cadets watch as the tow plane approaches on final, awaiting rope retrieval for the next glider sortie at Grant County Airport in West Virginia.”
Pilots
Human Factors: It’s not really a checklist
When something unexpected happens in flight we’ve all been taught to Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. But pilots need to realize that’s not a checklist, but a cycle to be repeated over and over again until the situation is resolved.
Registration opens for Aviation Design Challenge
This annual competition, now in its 14th year, promotes careers in aviation in high schools through aviation-focused STEM education curriculum that incorporates flight simulation and aircraft design.
Expanding electrification across Michigan
Avflight, in partnership with electric aerospace company BETA Technologies, has installed electric aircraft charging infrastructure at four of its Michigan-based FBOs.
An Illustrated Guide to Flying Workbook released
Designed as a companion to “An Illustrated Guide to Flying,” the workbook provides review questions for readers to solidify their knowledge of the principles and science detailed in the book, according to ASA officials.
Banner tow pilot seriously injured in crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the banner pickup, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall/spin.
Picture of the Day: Sunset departure
Alan Staats submitted this photo and note: “A King Air 350 being prepared for a sunset departure at Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) in Arizona.”
Warbird Roundup 2025: Old, new, and evergreen
Like a popular band who know their audience’s demand for evergreen hits, the folks at Warhawk Air Museum repeat much of their successful formula each summer for Warbird Roundup at Nampa Municipal Airport (KMAN) in Idaho.
Canada urged to accept BasicMed
More than 90,000 pilots have qualified to fly under BasicMed privileges since the program’s inception in 2017, according to AOPA officials.