The juxtaposition of the Piper AD story and the story that followed put a smile on my face.
General Aviation
Aviation maintenance courses offered to high school students
Kansas State University Salina’s pre-college pathways offers courses to high schoolers that will earn them college credit and put them on the path to a career in aviation maintenance, according to university officials.
New airfield driver training kicks off at KFFZ
Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, has launched its new Airfield Driver Training Program, aimed at promoting airfield vehicle driver safety while minimizing runway and taxiway incursions.
PBS Aerospace picks Atlanta for North American HQ
PBS Aerospace, a designer and manufacturer of small turbojet engines based in the Czech Republic, will invest up to $20 million to establish its North American headquarters, manufacturing, and R&D operations in Roswell, part of the metro Atlanta area in Georgia.
Cows vs. Cessna 140
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Flying over Monterey Bay
Keith Gray submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful flight over Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough headed back to Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) in California in a Piper Warrior.”
The rule about rules
“You know,” he said, “many a pilot has been buried on a sunny day because they chose to fly when they shouldn’t have.”
Celebrating 100 years of the Travel Air
The celebration, slated for July 10-13 at Stearman Field (1K1) in Benton, Kansas, also will host activities at Jabara Field (KAAO), according to organizers.
Trouble scheduling your check ride?
The Flight School Association of North America has compiled a list of DPEs who are willing to travel to help flight training providers secure practical tests.