The survey is designed to “help evaluate the current status of the Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) program,” as well as get flight instructors’ input on proposed changes to the program.
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The Basic Aerobatic Manual updated
While the book emphasizes techniques for the Cessna Aerobat, the described maneuvers easily translate to other aerobatics-certified airplanes, ASA officials noted.
An extremely dangerous situation
Pilot and controllers need to be able to talk to each other, especially during an approach or departure stage when the dangers of flying increase. There is a lot of flight activity at KVPZ and the surrounding airports. There are a lot of agricultural planes that fly around, as well as skydiving operations. The area that we fly in is also on the STAR for arriving Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) traffic, which is handled by the same Approach Controller that I could not communicate with.
Picture of the Day: Working late
Mary Galore submitted this photo and note: “Looking out the window of the King Air B200 at our beautiful evening sky in Southern California.”
Toys are not just for kids
My intent was to pick up a toy airplane. That’s all. It would take 10 minutes I thought. I’d be in, out, and on my way in no time. How hard could it be to find and buy a toy airplane after all?
Volunteer pilots help save endangered black-footed ferrets
An effort to transport 21 endangered black-footed ferrets from the Toronto Zoo’s breeding center in Ontario, Canada, to Northern Colorado, where they will be released into the wild.
New engine for Diamond aerobatic trainer
Diamond’s all-carbon fiber tandem turboprop aerobatic trainer is expected to be certified by the end of 2023.
Cutter Aviation acquires KGTU FBO
Cutter Aviation is the new owner of AeroJet FBO at Georgetown Municipal Airport (KGTU) in Texas.
Low altitude pass over snow-covered lake goes awry
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.