Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “The aftermath of an aircraft when the landing gear failed to come down in time. This plane was housed at Grant County Airport in Petersburg, West Virginia, until all the paperwork was complete.”
Pilots
Infallible me
As pilots our mission is not to fight the power and push back against regulatory agencies to prove our infallibility. Rather, it is to train, to learn, to practice, to put our safety and the safety of others at the top of our personal checklist. To do all that we can to enhance safety while mitigating risk.
Not thrilled about sharing the sky with drones? You’re not alone
A fleet of drones patrolling New York City’s beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers is drawing backlash from an aggressive group of seaside residents: Birds.
Taming the Twin: Engine Failure During Takeoff
“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.”
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.
Instructional flight has near miss with military helicopter
I then thought maybe tower had forgotten about us so I reminded them we were still waiting and they responded with “we will get you out shortly,” so we waited some more.
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.