uAvionix, with support from the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, demonstrated to the FAA that it has established adequate risk mitigations to satisfy required safety standards for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations in the National Airspace System, company officials said.
Pilots
Man vs. machine
Upon landing and on the rollout, the worker entered the runway and walked slowly across, forcing us to use maximum braking action to prevent colliding with him, as a go-around was no longer a safe option due to minimal speed and obstacles to clear on departure.
Picture of the Day: Closing out another great flight
David Dickins submitted this photo and note: “The setting sun casts long shadows as our 150 gets topped off at the end of another great flight at Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) in California. I’m always amazed at how the local FBO cheerfully brings its truck over and puts six gallons or so in our tanks after pumping a few thousand gallons into a Gulfstream or Global Express.”
The Biggest Little Air Show
The ninth annual Biggest Little Air Show, put on by the Hiller Aviation Museum at San Carlos Airport (KSQL) in California, boasted not only perfect weather, but a sold-out show.
What’s new with the deployment of 5G and its impact on aviation?
FAA officials noted that the work is “far from over,” as they continue to work with Verizon, AT&T, and other telecom providers. FAA officials report that an operating framework exists now that wasn’t available a year ago, paving the way for 19 additional licensees expected to begin implementing their 5G networks.
New pilot wins Sporty’s Pilot Training+ Scholarship
Sporty’s latest scholarship winner is looking forward to a diverse experience in aviation, flying everything from gliders to airliners.
Winter Flight Fest returns to Oshkosh
The Flight Fest is packed with family activities at the EAA Museum, as well as the popular Skiplane Fly-In.
Picture of the Day: Busy Beavers
Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “A busy summer GA day. I arrived in Petersburg at Lloyd R Roundtree Seaplane Facility (63A) in Alaska to pick up a southbound charter passenger for Ketchikan, just as the Scott was departing his own base on a charter elsewhere. Summer time in Southeast Alaska can be a real busy flying time, if the weather cooperates. We are moving around remote lodge guests, US Forest Service rental cabin campers, mining and exploration teams, fishermen, and government personnel, just to name a few. I love the energy of it, and the missions are different every day.”
The winter challenges of a general aviation pilot
When Mother Nature dumps eight inches of snow in one night, there are many obstacles before a general aviation pilot can get to his hangar and take his Mooney out for a flight around the patch.