Tad Woodhull submitted this photo and note: “Tad Woodhull flying in his Arrow.”
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In search of ‘school-worthy’ parts
A brilliant idea. No doubt many of us have collected random parts in the hopes of returning them to airworthy status. Now, they could be something even better: “School-worthy.”
FAA: Pilots still confused about sharing flight expenses
General aviation pilots are confused about the legal way to share expenses of a flight, according to FAA officials. In a reminder, they point out two key things to know: If you want to share expenses, you have to have your own reason for traveling to the destination. And the people you are sharing those expenses with are your friends or family members, not strangers you found on a ride-sharing forum or in some other way.
Phillips 66 Aviation launches Carbon Offset Program
The new program is just part of Phillips 66 Aviation’s focus on sustainable aviation. The company plans to convert its San Francisco refinery into one of the world’s largest renewable fuels facilities, enabling it to produce sustainable products, including sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, by 2024.
ATP Flight School opens new training center in Pittsburgh
The new location at Allegheny County Airport (KAGC) in West Mifflin, Pa., about 10 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, is ATP Flight School’s 70th nationwide.
Pilot loses control on landing when landing gear bolt fractures
The fracture of the right main landing gear torque link bolt on landing, which resulted in the landing gear assembly rotating freely, the subsequent loss of directional control, and the landing gear collapsing.
Picture of the Day: Perspective is everything
Kevin Quinn submitted this photo and note: “Perspective is truly everything. This was shot with my Insta 360 camera.”
KRHV has been a target for decades
Makes me think, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Neighbors pitch in to grow aviation
Not every EAA chapter has the resources to have a youth aviation program, but that doesn’t mean they can’t help grow the next generation of pilots and mechanics.