The pilot’s cold weather start technique is blamed for accident when his Cessna 172’s engine quits due to a lack of oil.
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Aircraft designed for aerial firefighting unveiled
Game Composites, maker of the GB1 aerobatic aircraft, is working on developing the GB2 Stormbird, an all-composite, two-seat, low-wing aircraft designed for aerial firefighting.
Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame receives $25,000 donation
The donation will help cover operational costs related to preserving the future home of the OAS, the original 1929 Port Columbus Air Terminal and tower located at John Glenn International Airport (KCMH).
Aerox honored with Small Manufacturer of the Year Award
The award highlights Aerox’s achievements in expanding production capabilities, integrating advanced technologies, and maintaining high product quality and safety standards.
Cessnas collide in run-up area
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxing in the run-up area.
Picture of the Day: Flashy SF260
Guido Bouckaert submitted this photo and note: “N330DG, a SIAI-Marchetti SF.260, was owned by Debby Gary and from 2002 to 2008 flown in air shows. Sold in 2009 to an Englishman, in November 2022 it was sold to a new owner in Belgium where this photo was taken over the North Sea between France and the UK. What a beauty it is. Photo by Jan Vanhulle (photographer), Hugo Verledens (pilot photo ship) and Guido Bouckaert (organizing the flight).”
Satisfaction deferred is still satisfying
There is a piece of me that is very glad I maintained my role in the right seat as a CFI. The success of my students feels like a success for me, too. And that’s a pretty darned good feeling.
Latest numbers show a stable general aviation
The latest numbers from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) shows that, through the third quarter of 2024, general aviation shipments and billings rose, with increased shipments of piston airplanes, business jets, and turbine helicopters.
Joby aircraft featured in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Players can explore the same aircraft that has already completed piloted exhibition flights in locations like New York City, according to company officials.