The flights were flown by 4,250 volunteer pilots, including 970 pilots who flew a Young Eagle for the first time, according to EAA officials.
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FAA grants STC approval for Heatwave Floats
“Heatwave Floats have been engineered from the ground up to enhance safety, improve water handling, and to meet the intense demands of Rapid Initial Attack firefighting,” said Dan Garrett, President and Founder of Momentum Aeronautics.
Plane hits sign and taxi light after hard landing
Probable Cause: The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light.
Pictures of the day: More uses for General Aviation News
Jon Hudson sent in these photos with a note: “I’m sure that I am not the first to do this, but this sure is more entertaining (and informative) than those big rolls of expensive gift wrap! Colorful, educational, recyclable, and cost effective!”
What if trivia isn’t trivial at all?
Would a Trivial Pursuit version that focuses on aviation help expand pilot knowledge?
Pilot draws The Grinch in the sky
The same pilot, or at least the same aircraft, completed both this aerial drawing as well as the Nativity scene on Dec. 15.
Colorado college AMT program certified
Aims Community College recently received FAA certification as an official Part 147 aviation maintenance school. This is in addition to establishing a new hiring pathway agreement with Frontier Airlines, which includes a $25,000 signing bonus for eligible graduates.
PK Floats introduces amphibious float for CubCrafters NX Cub
Engineered to complement the NX Cub’s lightweight, rugged airframe and exceptional Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) capabilities, the PK 2250A offers seamless transitions between land and water operations without compromising performance, according to company officials.
Unexpected wind shear results in hard landing
Probable Cause: The airplane’s encounter with unexpected wind shear during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway.