According to DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy, under the plan the FAA will replace core infrastructure including radar, software, hardware, and telecommunications networks.
Flying car production prototype unveiled
The AirCar is capable of transformation from car to aircraft in less than two minutes, “blending advanced aerodynamics, composite structures, and a new 280-horsepower engine,” according to company officials.
App launches to help pilots find airport restaurants
It’s no secret that the two things pilots love to do most are flying and eating. But how do you connect those two passions when not every restaurant has a runway and not every runway has a restaurant? With the new app Fly-n-Eat.
New banner tow pilot loses control of Pawnee
Probable Cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control.
Picture of the Day: Meteor crater
Paul Wohllebe submitted this photo and note: “Flew up to Winslow, Arizona, to ‘stand on a corner’ with my son. Flew over Meteor Crater departing Winslow.”
Want to help improve NASA reports?
NASA is reaching out to the public for input on how it can improve the “quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected by the Aviation Safety Reporting System.”
New GA terminal in the works at KFIN
“We essentially have a brand-new airport,” said Airport Director Roy Sieger. “The General Aviation Terminal will be the capstone project for the transition from a rural landing strip to an executive airport and will be a grand gateway to our community.”
Hartzell Pathfinder prop approve for Aviat Husky
The three-blade Pathfinder replaces existing two-blade composite, aluminum, and wood propellers on Aviat Husky models A-1, A-1A, A-1B, A-1C-180, and A-1C-200. It is approved for aircraft powered by Lycoming O-360-C1G (180 hp) and IO-360-A1D6 (200 hp) piston engines.
Missing bolt ends multi-engine check ride
Probable Cause: The stabilator trim rod assembly separated from the stabilator link assembly due to a missing connecting bolt, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control of the airplane.