Mistakes are part of the learning process. With flying, often these mistakes can be expensive, even deadly when they result in incidents or accidents. When something happens, be sure the authorities investigating it will come back to the flight school—and the certified flight instructor (CFI) to see if there were any red flags. Liability: Part …
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FAA Invests $100 Million To Prevent Incursions
The FAA announced it will award $100 million to 12 airports across the country to help prevent runway incursions. According to the agency, the Runway Incursion Mitigation Program grant money will be part of its annual distributions and fund projects such as reconfiguring taxiways that may be confusing, installing airfield lighting, and constructing new taxiways …
STC Allows Openable Windows on Several Planes
Ellis & Associates said it has been issued an supplemental type certificate for installing windows that can be opened on certain aircraft. The STC, which is numbered SA02771LA, covers the modification of an airplane’s doors or fuselage to enable the original fixed windows to be opened. The STC applies to Beechcraft Bonanza 33, 35 and …
The Origins of “Mayday”
May 1st, also known as May Day, has several connotations. In some cultures, it is celebrated as the traditional beginning of spring marked by placing baskets of flowers on doorsteps. For pilots, uttering the phrase “MAYDAY” means they’re in trouble—but have you ever wondered why? MAYDAY and PAN-PAN—also used when we’re in trouble—are both derived …
Abingdon Co. Launches ‘Legends’ Watch Series Honoring the WASP
It can be a challenge to find a watch designed for female aviators specifically. Aviation watches can be large for female wrists and aesthetically unappealing for women’s sensibilities. Abingdon Co. was founded by Abingdon Mullin to help fill this market niche for timepieces. The company has launched a new watch series, Legends, created to pay …
Dressing Fly Is About More Than Looking Good
Spring is the most fickle season when it comes to weather in the Pacific Northwest. One day it is unseasonably warm, with temps in the 80s, ,and people are wearing short pants and polo shirts. The next day the temperature is in the 30s, and light snow is falling or there is a hail shower. …
Inaugural Spring Proficiency Class in Oshkosh April 24 through 28
With the return of spring, they start making plans to increase their flying and that often means getting the rust off their IFR skills. A … Read More “Inaugural Spring Proficiency Class in Oshkosh April 24 through 28” The post Inaugural Spring Proficiency Class in Oshkosh April 24 through 28 appeared first on Plane & …
How To Find Your Ideal Aircraft and Make Time Fly
Over the weekend my wife and I experienced the magical power of a light piston airplane to add hours to the day. At least that … Read More “How To Find Your Ideal Aircraft and Make Time Fly” The post How To Find Your Ideal Aircraft and Make Time Fly appeared first on Plane & …
Aero Friedrichshafen Opens Wednesday — Intriguing Aircraft, Flying Gear of All Kinds
FRIEDRICHSTEFAN, GERMANY— You know the expression: “What goes up, must…” What goes up must come down and after it does, something needs to stop it. Here’s where one company has staked its claim. France’s Beringer left the high-speed action of motorcycles for even faster aerial machines …yet slowing them to a gentle stop is a matter the …
Rising Above the Freezing Level
Short of an erroneous forecast or calibration issue with your immersion thermometer, if you can remain below the lowest freezing level during your entire flight, there’s typically no chance for an encounter with airframe ice. Induction ice is certainly possible, but not airframe ice. If you plan an altitude where the temperature aloft is zero …