David Nuss submitted this photo and note: “Simon Scott and Pappy (David Nuss) flying Pappy’s 1946 BC-12D1 Taylorcraft. The Oldstown Flying Tails (81OH) runway was a little wet for takeoff, so Simon was being delayed while the runway dried. Every so often Simon would test how wet the runway was by rubbing his hand on the grass and report the results to Pappy. It was hilarious. Looks like Simon and Pappy are having a good time.”
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First remote tower proves its success
The FAA has authorized continued operations at the remote ATC tower at Leesburg Executive Airport in Virginia, the first in the agency’s remote tower program.
NAFI MentorLIVE hits milestone
The 50th episode of the National Association of Flight Instructors live-streaming broadcast features Captain Brian Schiff and aerobatic Master Instructor Mark King in “Understanding Stalls and Spins.”
Enhancing situational awareness at airports
uAvionix has launched its upgraded dual-frequency ADS-B receiver, pingStation 3, to enhance situational awareness at airports. pingStation 3 integrates 978 and 1090 MHz ADS-B receivers, GPS, antenna, and a Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) interface into a weatherproof enclosure.
Boeing puts out call to CFIs to complete new survey
Boeing has teamed with the National Association of Flight Instructors on the survey, which is designed to gather information on “digital learning practices in early career pilot training.”
Pilot mistakenly takes off from taxiway
The Tower cleared me for takeoff, but did not say to use Bravo to get to the runway, which was behind me. Once cleared for takeoff I crossed both sets of dashed lines thinking I was on Runway XXR, but later realized I was aligned with a taxiway.
Student research could be key to unlocking National Airspace for drones
The students are studying a back-up system that would be like a “fail-safe” for drones, adding an additional layer of control and safety, according to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University officials.
How do you feel about flying in the same airspace as urban air mobility operations?
A new survey wants your opinions on your willingness to fly in the same airspace as urban air mobility operations.
Aviation Survival Gear Kit introduced
Designed by a pilot, the kit includes items to help in case of an emergency, ranging from shelter and first aid, to water, fire, and rescue.