Aviation Supplies & Academics has released a new book, “Navigating Weather: A Pilot’s Guide to Airborne and Datalink Weather Radar.”
Pilots
Near miss as CFI answers student’s question
I looked back outside in the general direction that the airplane was supposed to be at (right side) and saw the airplane in a steep bank at approximately 400 feet from us with no vertical difference. As soon as I saw them, I banked the airplane to the right and kept our climb pitch attitude. I reported to Tower that I had the aircraft in sight.
Picture of the Day: First flight for future pilot
Marcel Maritneau submitted this photo and note: “She wanted to absolutely ‘fly’ the airplane.”
Pilots warned about 5G
The FAA has released a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) that warns pilots of the risk of “potential adverse effects” on radio altimeters once 5G wireless broadband networks are deployed starting Dec. 5, 2021.
King Air 350 training program debuts
The new flight training program offers an Initial PIC Type Rating Course as well as recurrent training.
San Francisco Fleet Week roars back
San Francisco hosts the only Fleet Week in 2021, providing stunning backdrops for awesome airplanes.
New rule would require medicals for commercial hot air balloon pilots
The new rule would require commercial hot air balloon pilots to hold a second-class medical certificate.
Buy insurance by the day
The new on-demand aircraft renters insurance is available by the day, week, month, and year.
Unsafe buffoonery causes danger
During short final/touchdown we noticed the plane buzzed over the top of our aircraft at about 200 feet (ADS-B showing the information), causing undue danger in the event that we had to abort our landing for whatever reason. My instructor radioed to them about their unsafe buffoonery with zero recognition.