Charlie Gregoire, previously chief operating officer, succeeds Todd Willinger, who becomes executive chairman after serving as the company’s CEO since its inception.
General Aviation
Loss of control on takeoff fatal for Piper pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control that the pilot did not recover from.
Picture of the Day: Early arrival
Bob Mincer submitted this photo and note: “Paul Middlebrook’s freshly restored Taylor E2 Cub basks in the early morning light after arriving at Middlesex Valley Airport (4N2) in New York, where aviators and enthusiasts gather each Friday morning for coffee, conversation, and camaraderie.”
According to the FAA, I should be in a nursing home
I’ve spent thousands of dollars out of pocket. I’ve met every demand the FAA has made and still they keep moving the goalposts. At this point, it feels less like a medical process and more like a war of attrition. The FAA, it seems, is simply hoping I’ll give up.
Cascade Warbirds host Fly Day and Party
During the Fly Day 10 pilots offered rides to members and special invited guests. It was a day filled with 32 flights, including two winners of the Cascade Warbirds scholarships.
ATP Flight School expands in Ohio
ATP Flight School is expanding its footprint in Ohio with two new training centers, in Columbus and Akron-Canton.
Sporty’s introduces Flight Gear Executive Kneeboard
The kneeboard is available in two sizes to accommodate full-size iPads and iPad Minis.
Angry CFI exacerbates problems in the pattern
This incident highlights the importance of CFIs setting a good example in the air and on the ground. The pilot of the Pipistrel could have gone around early, made professional radio calls, and conducted a friendly debriefing on the ground.
Picture of the Day: End of duty in the desert skies
Anas sedek Abas submitted this photo and note: “A de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter parked for the night after a busy a day.”