“The videos help non-pilot passengers learn how they can assist with the preflight, route planning, navigation, and radio communications, including how to work with ATC.”
Registration opens for 2023 Aviation Design Challenge
The winning team will receive an all-expenses-paid general aviation experience, which includes a CubCrafters Manufacturing Experience. The second-place team will receive a Redbird Flight Simulations STEM Lab.
Radiant Technologies introduces its next generation of instruments
The new line includes a multi-function instrument, altimeter, a fuel gauge, and more.
Picture of the Day: Smoking takeoff pass
General Aviation News writer Frederick A. Johnsen captured this very cool photo at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. He notes: “An extremely slow shutter speed of 1/80 seconds catches Matt Younkin’s Beech 18 on its smoking takeoff pass.”
Demand continues for general aviation aircraft
More than $9 billion in airplanes were delivered in the first six months of 2022.
Wildlife management earns KAPF awards
Florida’s Naples Municipal Airport recently completed three environmental projects to reduce the risk of wildlife interactions with airplanes.
More than a flashlight
The Flight Gear Universal Aviator’s Light’s dual rotating axis and clip allow placement almost anywhere in the cockpit or on your flight bag. Use the included headband and it becomes a headlamp.
Picture of the Day: Dawn Patrol
Glenn Swiatek submitted this photo and note: “Over the Colorado River en route to Steamboat Springs. Looking for turbulence, couldn’t even find a burble. It’ll show up later. Taken from Kent Rockwell’s RV-3A at 11,500 msl. It first flew on Nov. 2, 1985.”
New video examines midair collision at KWVI
Following the collision, the Cessna 152 crashed in a grassy area near the runway, bursting into flames. The Cessna 340 crashed on the runway, veered off, and crashed into a hangar.