The Bellevue, Washington, police department recently posted a video on YouTube of a Cirrus SR22 floating down to earth after the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) was deployed on a Cirrus SR22 after the engine failed.
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Sporty’s releases guide to private pilot training
The new book, filled with “honest advice from Sporty’s team of flight instructors,” is a “step-by-step guide to the flight training process,” according to Sporty’s officials.
NTSB opens public docket on Wings Over Dallas midair collision
The docket for this investigation includes more than 1,900 pages of information, including reports on operations and human performance factors, airplane performance, airworthiness, and laboratory examinations, according to NTSB officials.
Picture of the Day: Admiration
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Admiring a gorgeous plane at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
Flight training takes off with virtual reality
After a slow start, Virtual Reality is rapidly changing the aviation landscape.
New owner for Bearhawk Aircraft
The company, now based in Fairview, Oklahoma, was bought by a customer.
Legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan returning to Oshkosh
His innovative designs have captured the world of flight ranging from homebuilt aircraft to space vehicles.Burt will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2024, with appearances and forums coinciding with the 50th anniversary of his VariEze canard aircraft design.
New warbird propeller certified by the FAA
The new propeller is certified for the F-82 Twin Mustang, as well as the P-51 Mustang.
Improper positioning of fuel selector leads to fuel starvation
The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.