I was pretty impressed with myself that I got stopped in time to quickly dart into the FBO, landing in a record short distance. Unfortunately for me, they have changed the procedures at SMO since the last time I was there.
Pilots
Video: Flying the Hudson River Corridor
Personally, I’ve never flown as pilot-in-command on the east coast north of Florida. So the idea of flying around New York City is pretty daunting.
FAA Airplane Flying Handbook updated
The handbook, which provides information and guidance on the procedures and maneuvers required for pilot certification, was last updated in 2016.
Confusion in tower contributes to near miss
Combine a short-staffed tower, very busy airspace, and the result is a near miss and a controller meltdown.
ATP opens new flight school at KGKY
The new flight training center at Arlington Municipal Airport will be ATP Flight School’s largest in Texas.
Video: One of a kind L-Bird
The local television channel’s “Bob and Ted’s Excellent Adventures” series focuses on a family’s L-19.
Airport truck ‘plays chicken’ with Mooney
After reaching rotation speed, I observed the airport vehicle cross the runway in front of me. It appeared he was playing chicken. I considered rejecting the takeoff but could not be certain the power changes and braking would help avoid the collision.
A vintage flyer with a modern twist
From his first flights on Microsoft Flight Simulator, Artyom Liss has taken a step back in time, flying a 1946 Auster.
Ben Templeton’s flight of passage
Ben Templeton skipped his graduation from J. L. Mann High School in Greenville, South Carolina, to begin a super cross-country journey to the 48 lower states.