I have developed a habit over the years that I believe in with profound intensity. When challenged on a topic, or when it’s pointed out to me that I am in the wrong, I ask myself quietly, within the confines of my head, “Could I be mistaken?” A dose of humility comes with that inner conversation every time.
Aircraft
Wireless companies to continue mitigating potential 5G interference problems through July 2023
While it has little impact on general aviation, GA pilots have been following the roll-out of 5G by Verizon and AT&T and the impact of the new service on the National Airspace System.
Tecnam taps Cielo Blu for California and Arizona sales
Cielo Blu offers Tecnam aircraft all across the various models, including Light Sport Aircraft and single and twin-engine certified aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Short final over the beach
David Berman submitted this photo and note: “Pilot David Berman landing his Citation 3 over the beach in St Maarten.”
Alaska’s Childs Glacier airstrip expected to be ready for pilots by August 2022
Further airstrip grooming and hazard removal will take place in the summer of 2023.
Famed air show performer Dick Willetts flies west
Famed air show performer Richard “Dick” Lee Willetts, flew west June 11, 2022. He was 95. Services will be held July 7, 2022, in Albia, Iowa.
Latest version of FAA’s Risk Management Handbook available for pre-order
First published in 2009, the 2022 edition provides tools to help pilots recognize and manage risk, according to ASA officials.
Picture of the Day: Increasing visibility in the pattern
Gary Bipes submitted this photo and note: “Test flying my Sky Raider with the smoke system. I use it in the pattern of an airport. It makes a slow plane stand out. I start short bursts on downwind, then on base, and while on final, do short bursts, so other planes see me. We have many aerial applicators using our airport. They say it gets their attention. I get comments from other pilots, ‘is there something wrong with the engine? It is smoking very heavy.”
Fly in, drive off: New website brings recreational vehicles to the ramp
A new website lets you rent an RV for a family vacation, with the RV delivered to the airport so it’s waiting for you when you land.