Compact and lightweight, the first-aid kit is an “ideal size” for a flight bag, according to ASA officials.
Pilots
Engine problems lead to gear-up landing
He became so focused on making the runway and saving the engine that he forgot to lower the landing gear.
Picture of the Day: Bomber readiness
Cheryl Goodwin submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful May morning at the Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa, Arizona, as the Bomber Squadron prepares to leave on their summer tour. The Stearman takes center stage as the B-25 “Maid in the Shade” taxies out to depart and the B-17 “Sentimental Journey” sits in the background. Due to the AD currently issued on the B-17s, she didn’t depart this day. However, we were able to have an educational static tour of her.”
If the glove fits…
Did you know you should wear rubber or latex gloves when changing your airplane’s oil? It’s important to protect yourself from the used oil and the harmful things that can accumulate in the oil from the combustion process.
New collaboration makes being a volunteer pilot just a bit easier
Volunteer general aviation pilots who fly for Angel Flight of New England will automatically qualify to fly Above The Clouds Kids’ missions, which means they only need to fill out one pilot application.
ASA updates Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide
The 13th edition has been updated with new information on weather services, regulations, airport operations, airspace, and flight planning.
Picture of the Day: A different vantage point
Lincoln Benedict sent in this photo with a note: “Weather on Thanksgiving 2022 on the east coast was delightful, allowing my wife and I to see both sides of the family via General Aviation. For a special treat, LaGuardia Tower cleared us into the Bravo airspace to fly down the East River and see New York City from a different vantage point. Thanks to all those who worked on Thanksgiving to give us this privilege.”
It’s the gear that gets us
The truth is pilots can adopt procedures that, if followed, would prevent most gear-up events. We should, too. Fewer insurance claims result in lower insurance costs. Fewer gear-ups also means fewer runway closures. Everybody wins.
Florida airport offers incentives for pilots to buy UL94 fuel
The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) Board of Commissioners unanimously approved incentives to offset the higher cost of UL 94 at the Naples Airport. The subsidies cut the cost of UL 94 nearly in half, making it equal in price to leaded aviation gasoline. The airport also will offer eligible aircraft based at Naples a $250 one-time credit to complete the FAA required certification for the unleaded STC.