If you think it’s OK for you to drink when you fly, that you can handle it, you are wrong. And if you know someone who drinks before flying, or drinks in-flight, you need to intervene.
Pilots
Maybe it’s time for a trip to Alaska?
Officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation note that 144 public use cabins in the Tongass National Forest across southeast Alaska are in danger of being closed due to lack of use.
Sheltair expands to KSRQ
The company has broken ground on a new FBO at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) in Florida.
New battery offers 90 minutes of flight time
Compared to today’s battery technology, the new battery provides up to 30 additional minutes of usable flight time, opening up a host of new applications for electric aircraft, according to company officials.
Sagging avionics trays contribute to Cessna 414 accident
The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly secure two airplane avionics units, which resulted in the trays supporting the units to sag downward and become lodged in the movement area of the elevator bellcrank during the accident takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Foggy takeoff
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “Caught this King Air taking off during a foggy morning sunrise from Bartow, Florida.”
Massive Martin Mars migrating to museums
Coulson Aviation recently announced plans to place the air tanker Hawaii Mars in the British Columbia Aviation Museum (BCAM), not far from where the huge seaplanes flew, while Philippine Mars will go to the world-class Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona.
Tecnam P-Mentor certified
The FAA has awarded a Type Certificate to the P-Mentor, a two-seat aircraft designed specifically for flight training.
FAA reauthorization vote extended one more week
While legislators faced a May 10, 2024, deadline to pass a five-year reauthorization bill that authorizes funding for the agency, that was pushed to May 17 after the House voted on its fourth short-term extension.