Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “The Triple Tree Aerodrome’s Spartan Executive sparkles in the morning sun at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.”
Aircraft
Seeing double
It’s rare to see a Fairchild 24 flying these days. But in South Texas, two friends are flying their Fairchild 24s together in hopes they can help keep aviation’s golden age alive.
Incentives unveiled to boost ATC workforce
The agency is offering incentives to keep experienced controllers on the job, while new hiring continues with a focus on veteran military controllers.
Diamond Flying Club takes off
DFC will serve as a platform to connect aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts with the Diamond Aircraft company, an online forum, and to coordinate suppliers, flight schools, dealers, and service providers.
Controller loses situational awareness
I believe the cause of this near mid air collision was the Tower Controller’s lack of situational awareness. I do not believe he knew we were both on the downwind until he made a mistake. There were two planes in the pattern and a small plane flying a practice approach inbound, as well as a jet inbound, which I believe led to task saturation for the controller and the loss of situational awareness.
Picture of the Day: Big brother
Brad Cohen submitted this photo and note: “A PT-19 looking at his big brother.”
Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show returns
Northern California aviation fans kept their fingers crossed for the 31st annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, a popular event that has been canceled four times over the last five years.
NTSB releases preliminary report on Rob Holland accident
A preliminary report from the NTSB on the crash that killed air show star Rob Holland points to a loose plug as the culprit in the crash.
Cirrus adds Autoland to newest model
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced the Cirrus SR Series G7+, the world’s first single-engine piston aircraft equipped with an FAA-approved autonomous emergency landing system.