I asked my student “Did I miss anything? Did you hear him say he was taking off, departing, on the roll, or on the go for Runway 21?” My student didn’t hear anything of the sort either.
Aircraft
Picture of the Day: Captured inflight
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “Captured this photo of a Piper Seneca while on the Aviation Photo Crew SC.7 Skyvan over Lakeland, Florida.”
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Making wishes come true
Retired U.S. Army General Jerry L. Neff, a 2024 Veterans Hall of Fame inductee and decorated military and community leader, will fulfill a lifelong dream on May 22, 2025, by taking flight in the P-51 Mustang “Crazy Horse.”
NASA+ now streaming on Prime
NASA officials say they are dedicated to sharing stories through live launch coverage, original documentaries, family-friendly content, and more.
Hartzell Engine Tech Acquires E-MAG
Hartzell Engine Tech plans to move E-MAG products toward certification for the general aviation market.
Pilot seriously injured when takeoff goes awry
Probable Cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
Picture of the Day: Embracing the role of aircraft owner
Christian Sanchez submitted this photo and note: “As part of my commercial training, completing a solo long cross-country flight was a requirement. One of the noteworthy stops along my journey was Brenham, Texas. After refueling the Cessna 150 and positioning it out of the way, I went inside the FBO. As I walked out, I paused to admire the sunset, capturing a memorable photo of N60127 as I embraced my new role as its owner.”
Community spirit to the rescue
It has been said that no man is an island. Clearly, that is true. General aviation is, indeed, a community in the best sense of the term. We care for each other. We go to bat for people we don’t even know, just because we see a glimmer of ourselves in them.