Six flight schools and six flight instructors were chosen as the most excellent in their region in the 2024 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Flight Training Experience Survey.
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New novel features B-17 hijacked during air show
The Lost Bird is the story of two modern-day families, criminals without conscience, and an awkward partnership formed in an attempt to find the missing plane.
Pilot loses control landing on frozen lake
The loss of direction control while maneuvering off the plowed surface to avoid a collision with a vehicle.
Picture of the Day: Future Top Gun pilot
Bergenn Hedrick submitted this photo and note: “Lee Hedrick, 4, landed a Cessna 172 in a Redbird FMX by himself with only his mother on the rudder pedals. He spotted the airport and lined up on the runway on his own. The future Top Gun pilot takes lessons every Wednesday in the simulator.”
Just one more
Dennis Kirkwood thought he was done building airplanes at 77. Then COVID hit and he and a partner built a Hummel UltraCruiser.
Researchers compare climate impact of electric aircraft vs those powered by fossil fuels
The key takeaway from the study is that small electric aircraft can have a notably lower climate impact — up to 60% less — and other types of environmental impacts than equivalent fossil-fueled aircraft. However, there is a trade-off regarding mineral resource scarcity — about 50% more even in the most favorable scenario, mainly due to rare metals in the batteries of the electric aircraft, according to researchers.
EAA Education Center helps expand dreams of flight
“Approximately five years ago, this was merely a dream to create a place where young people could be inspired by the world of flight, while current pilots could build their existing skills,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA’s CEO and Chairman of the Board. “Having now seen what has occurred here in just 18 months, we know what the support of those who believed in the dream has created, expanding the possibilities for people of all ages within EAA’s aviation community based here at Oshkosh.”
Applications open for summer internships at Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation is not only offering internships to students, but also “externships” for teachers. Application are due Feb. 12, 2024.
Pilot’s activation of auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff leads to crash
The pilot’s activation of the auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel to the engine and a total loss of engine power.