Stephen Halter submitted this photo and note: “$100 lunch on a frozen lake.”
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One-of-a-kind resource in affordable aviation launches
Part 103 aircraft are the heart of affordable aviation. And now LSA expert Dan Johnson has created a list of all the Part 103 aircraft available to make finding the right one for you just a bit easier.
High demand, low supply leads to ‘red hot’ market for used GA aircraft
According to a new report, aircraft dealers accredited by the International Aircraft Dealers Association closed 20% more deals in 2021 than the year before: 1,372 aircraft transactions, compared to 1,135 deals in 2020. This was despite a shriveled aircraft inventory, with many airplanes never making it to market before being snatched up by buyers willing to pay top dollar, officials noted.
Pipistrel unveils the Explorer
The two-seater, which is already EASA certified, can run on auto fuel and is approved for night VFR operations, spins, and glider towing.
Picture of the Day: The golden hour
Leon McCauley submitted this photo and note: “I was taxiing my 1956 Bonanza G35 for a few local takeoffs and landings and my son took this beautiful picture about 20 minutes before sunset, known as the Golden Hour.”
19-year-old woman completes record-breaking around the world flight
What’s next for the record-breaking pilot? She has her sights set on space, with a dream to become an astronaut.
NTSB to FAA: Require carbon monoxide detectors in general aviation aircraft
“Carbon monoxide is dangerous for pilots and passengers alike — which is why the NTSB recommended that general aviation aircraft be equipped with carbon monoxide detectors in 2004,” said NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy. “Once again, we’re asking the FAA to act before lives are lost to carbon monoxide poisoning.”
Picture of the Day: Sunset on the Gulf Coast
Oliver Leber submitted this photo and note: “Evening flight in an SR22T over coastal Alabama.”
Questions from the Cockpit: CarFax for airplanes
When a plane is damaged in a crash, there must be a record of it somewhere, right? Not according to a deep dive into the regulations by Questions From The Cockpit columnist William E. Dubois.