The new campaign from the FAA is designed to educate the public about the rules, regulations, and best practices for flying a drone.
Pilots
Picture of the Day: Alaska Fall Sunset on the shores of Cook Inlet
Tom Rollman submitted this photo and note: “This is my 1955 170B tied down on our family’s private strip on the east side of Cook Inlet north of Nikiski, Alaska. The strip is just above the tide line and below the bluff. It provides access to our cabins via an hour flight from Anchorage vs. the old five hour drive. This picture was taken during a moose hunting trip.
Blue skies for The Great Colorado Air Show
After far too long a wait, the Great Colorado Air Show returned with a roar, headlined by the Blue Angels.
New flying club in the works at KLEE
The new flying club, a spin-off from EAA Chapter 534 at Leesburg International Airport in Florida, will start with a Cessna 150.
Picture of the Day: Surf report
Dr. Joe McMurray submitted this photo and note: “A Super Decathlon surf report.”
Use it or lose it
A study by an Embry Riddle researcher shows the COVID-19 pandemic had an “alarming impact” on pilot proficiency.
Celebration of life slated for CubCrafters founder
The celebration of life will be held Dec. 4, 2021, at the CubCrafters factory in Yakima, Washington.
Picture of the Day: Last landing of the evening
Rob Stapleton submitted this photo and note: “A Cessna 185 does a high speed water taxi to its slip before dark after landing at Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage Alaska. No filter was used for this image the coloring is from natural ‘Alpenglow.'”
Video: Strategies to avoid CFIT
The new video offers several strategies to avoid Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), which make up more than 17% of all general aviation accidents.