The new baffles, which have undergone individual PMA approval, can be purchased as standalone units or as a complete set, according to officials with McFarlane Aviation, Airforms parent company.
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Pictures of the Day: Gliding through a Maine sunset
Karissa Davan submitted this photo and note: “Pilot Ken Crowe is enjoying a sunset flight at Brunswick Executive Airport (KBXM) in Maine in his powered paraglider (PPG). In January 2021 Ken completed his PPG2-level training at Aviator PPG in Lake Wales, Florida. Proper training like the two-week course in Florida is the safe way to enter the sport. Ken is still refining his intermediate level skills by flying local flights. He carries an airband radio to safely share the skies with GA pilots. He even sports small strobe lights to aid in visual separation.”
The joy of exploring the world from above
After she discovered flight, Cynthia Doll notes: “My perspective changed. My world expanded. I knew what a privilege it was to see things from the air.”
CubCrafters begins testing electric lift augmenting slats
By increasing the velocity of the airflow over the top surface of a wing, ELAS lowers the air pressure above the wing, increasing the lift it can generate.
Picture of the Day: Ready for the day
Randy Whitson submitted this photo and note: “Early flight at Marco Island Executive Airport (KMKY) in Florida.”
Missing the point
We don’t know what we don’t know, until someone helps us learn it. Should we somehow get past the educational requirements of flight training without ever grasping the basics, we’re as lost as we might be on an Algebra II test, if we chose to skip Algebra I and go straight to the big time. Stalls are a good example of the phenomenon of misunderstanding.
2023 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship goes to Nathan Hammond
Air show star Nathan Hammond, who performs as GhostWriter, is the 2023 recipient of one of the air show industry’s most prestigious awards.
ASA updates Lesson Plans to Train Like You Fly
The fourth edition incorporates “critical information previously published in ‘Train Like You Fly: A Flight Instructor’s Guide to Scenario-Based Training,’ current best practices, and tried and true advice for teaching both visual and instrument flight, Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) officials said.
Picture of the Day: Ready for departure!
Sandy Gurley submitted this photo and note: “Winston is ready for departure.”