“Planning a multiengine takeoff involves being prepared for and responding to an engine failing on takeoff,” said ASI Vice President of Operations Paul Deres. “Taming the Twin: Engine Failure During Takeoff covers a typical multiengine takeoff briefing and reviews single-engine performance charts that help with critical preflight calculations such as accelerate-stop distance and climb performance with one engine inoperative.”
Aircraft
STC approved for Mid-Continent avionics on Learjets
The STC authorizes the replacement of the 2-inch standby altimeters or 2-inch standby attitude indicators installed in most legacy Learjets.
Picture of the Day: Post flight
Adam Starace submitted this photo and note: “It was just a little touch and go practice on a nice afternoon around John C Tune Airport (KJWN) in Nashville in a Frequency Change aircraft. I’m a sucker for nice examples of a breed; this mid-1960s C-150D is still in the rental fleet. It’s well maintained and I love having access to it. The day may come when it’s hard to find something to rent.”
Third generation Sclair solos
On July 9, 2024, I got to add another memorable flying moment. But this time, I was planted firmly on the ground.
Can I get my medical approved if I used to be on medication for ADHD?
In a recent episode of the Pilot Minute, a video series from the FAA, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, explains a new option allowing AMEs to issue a medical certificate for pilots who have been on ADHD medications.
Veteran CFIs to join Instructor Hall of Fame
Two long-time safety advocates, Doug Stewart and Tim Tucker, will be inducted into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
Pilot loses control of new-to-him airplane
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach to land, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, aerodynamic stall, and collision with a fence and terrain.
Picture of the Day: A real possibility
Michael Ruehmkorff submitted this photo and note: “I took this photo of our pressurized Centurion alone on the ramp in Telluride, Colorado, in May, 2024. Telluride is currently the highest commercially-served airport in North America at 9,070 feet MSL, and second only in elevation to Leadville, Colorado, which is 100 nm northeast at an elevation of 9,934 fleet. GA piston aircraft shorten the 6-1/2 hour drive from Denver to around 1-1/2 hours and makes enjoying a visit to Telluride for the day a real possibility.”
A Hero’s Tribute at the 2024 Tahoe Truckee Air Show
The theme for the 2024 show was a memorial to Brig. Gen. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson, who lived in nearby Auburn and was an enduring presence at the show for many years.