Austrian authorities recently certified a patented system that reduces the impact of turbulence by 80% on Shark 600 aircraft.
General Aviation
Plane Not Flown for 25 Years Makes Forced Landing When Insect Nest Clogs Fuel Vent Line
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a fuel vent line that was clogged by an insect nest.
Picture of the Day: First Solo
Maclyn Stringer submitted this photo and note: “A student brought their airplane to rest at Vance Brand Airport (KLMO) in Longmont, Colorado, after their first solo, with the Rocky Mountains as the backdrop.”
One of One Again
Meet Chris Christiansen’s Gyrfalkn, a custom carbon fiber aircraft with forward-swept wings and exceptional visibility.
The Benadryl Danger: New NTSB Data Shows Half of Fatal Crashes Involve Drugs
A new report from the NTSB reveals that over 50% of pilots killed in aviation accidents between 2018 and 2022 tested positive for at least one drug, from Benadryl to marijuana.
The Future of Flight: Washington State To Modernize Skies with New WASP Initiative
A recently completed, comprehensive roadmap called the Washington Aviation System Plan (WASP) guides how the state will invests in, protect, and modernize its 134 public-use airports over the coming decade.
ASA Updates Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide
New and expanded content includes additional questions on human factors, aeromedical factors, and aviation and airport security. Scenario-based training examples have also been updated to reflect modern, real-world instructional environments, ASA officials said.
Pilot Seriously Injured When Oil Starvation Stops Engine
Probable Cause: Insufficient lubrication of the engine’s internal components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: South Texas Morning
Mike Macey submitted this photo and note: “Climbing out over Houston eastbound.”