In a strange case of life imitating art, an Oregon pilot crashes into the ocean after learning he has Stage 4 cancer. Can we learn anything from this crash?
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Tackling the pilot shortage
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has received a $485,000 FAA grant to tackle the shortage of employees in the aviation industry by providing free training to high school students hoping to become pilots, drone operators, and aerospace engineers.
ForeFlight acquires CloudAhoy
Founded in 2011, CloudAhoy is a provider of post-flight debriefing, analytics, and flight operations quality assurance (FOQA) software for general aviation pilots and flight training organizations.
STEM Flights launches new app to aid volunteer pilot mentors
STEM Flights, a national non-profit organization that uses volunteer general aviation pilots to fly kids on missions that introduce them to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), as well as aviation careers, has released a new mobile app.
Picture of the Day: Taxi tracks
Scott Crosby submitted this photo with a note: “My 1978 Cessna 182Q, N422SP, at the Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00), near Enoree, South Carolina. I landed early in the morning, before the morning dew had yet evaporated. Taxiing left the tracks shown in the photo.”
What is causing that popping noise in my engine?
Question for Paul McBride, General Aviation News’ engines expert: I’ve noticed that if I reduce the throttle quickly I get a popping noise from the exhaust for a few seconds that then quits. A slow reduction in power to idle doesn’t cause it.
Cassutt race plane joins museum’s collection
The Cassutt will be hung from the ceiling of the Spirit of Flight Museum as if it were in an air race, said Spirit of Flight Foundation officials, who note it joins another famous air racer, Sky Baby.
Aircraft parts company acquires its oldest competitor
Online aircraft supply store BAS Part Sales has acquired White Industries, recognized as one of the oldest companies in the salvage/used airplane parts industry.
Six Pack Aero gets FAA nod for Cessna 172 panel kit
An STC-approved replacement panel that allows for the installation of either a standard six pack or a 10-inch Primary Flight Display (PFD) without compromising the structure of the airframe for Cessna 172 models E through M.