Before reaching the hold short line, an automobile crossed directly in front of taxiing aircraft from the left to the right. I estimate that the vehicle missed the propeller/spinner of aircraft by less than 1 foot.
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Picture of the Day: Admiration
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Admiring a gorgeous plane at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
Flight training takes off with virtual reality
After a slow start, Virtual Reality is rapidly changing the aviation landscape.
New owner for Bearhawk Aircraft
The company, now based in Fairview, Oklahoma, was bought by a customer.
Legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan returning to Oshkosh
His innovative designs have captured the world of flight ranging from homebuilt aircraft to space vehicles.Burt will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2024, with appearances and forums coinciding with the 50th anniversary of his VariEze canard aircraft design.
New warbird propeller certified by the FAA
The new propeller is certified for the F-82 Twin Mustang, as well as the P-51 Mustang.
Improper positioning of fuel selector leads to fuel starvation
The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Formation flying
Michael Kuhn submitted this photo and note: “Formation flying with a Cessna 172 and Cessna 170 in Wisconsin.”
Flight training survey reports new pilots take fewer weeks but spend more to earn certificate
The fourth annual State of Flight Training Report notes that the median time for a student to earn a certificate or rating decreased over the past four years from 30 weeks in 2020 to 24 weeks in 2023, but the cost increased from $9.000 to $14,000.