A new video looks at the fatal accident of a Cessna 140 at a STOL competition.
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Picture of the Day: A hacienda hangar
Jim Swickard submitted this photo and note: “A friend’s V-tail Bonanza in the Spanish Colonial Hangar in Alamos, Mexico.”
A road map for rusty student pilots
Unlike the typical rusty pilot, the rusty student pilot needs more than a flight review to get flying again. We’ll help you navigate your way to the checkride and beyond.
Inflation hits avionics prices
A recent survey by the Aircraft Electronics Association found that more than 82% of avionics businesses have raised their prices this year.
FAA seeks input on Beyond Visual Line of Sight for drones
FAA officials said they are particularly interested in comments “related to initial reactions and areas that the FAA should further explore for performance-based regulatory requirements to normalize safe, scalable, economically viable, and environmentally advantageous UAS BVLOS operations that are not under positive ATC.”
Sporty’s offers limited edition Skyhawk model
“You’d be hard-pressed to find a pilot who hasn’t flown a 172,” says Sporty’s President John Zimmerman. “This model is a fantastic memento from many pilots’ training experience.”
Pilot puts out a call for AD for Cessna 182 flaps
An airworthiness directive for inspections of other C182 airplanes should be considered, checking for friction marks or other evidence of damage to the associated plates and components.
A road map for rusty pilots
Haven’t flown in a while and ready to get back into the cockpit, but aren’t sure what to do? Our expert takes you through the steps to get you back into the sky.
Increased aircraft deliveries boost avionics sales
An increase in first quarter avionics sales in 2022 corresponds to the increased aircraft deliveries, according to the latest Avionics Market Report.