This summer we are likely to see metal bent, blood spilled, and easily preventable deaths as pilots fly into weather they have no business being anywhere near. That’s a bleak, depressing prediction but one that is based on what has happened in the past.
General Aviation
Cirrus Introduces the TRAC10 Engineered for Professional Flight Training
Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled the TRAC10, a purpose-built flight training airplane designed for professional and collegiate aviation programs. First deliveries are expected in 2027.
Carbon Cub ULT: New Turboprop Backcountry Aircraft
Discover CubCrafters’ new turbine-powered Carbon Cub ULT, the first U.S. turboprop eligible for Sport Pilots under the FAA’s upcoming MOSAIC rules.
Infinite Flight Goes Live
Building on the foundation of Infinite Flight’s multiplayer experience, Infinite Flight Live introduces persistent aircraft that remain in the world after a flight ends. Aircraft maintain their location, history, and operational status, creating a new style of flying where every flight can influence what happens next, according to company officials.
Fatigue, Distractions, and a Strange Airport Bad Combination for Piper Pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distractions and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.
Picture of the Day: Idaho Backcountry Visit
Tom Gresham submitted this photo and note: “A Cessna 182 sits on Bernard Airstrip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho’s Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. This stop was part of a multi-day training session in backcountry flying. Many of the airstrips in the backcountry are long enough for a Skylane, but density altitude remains a constant factor.”
Expert Tips For Troubleshooting Your Aircraft Engine Issues
Planning to ask a factory representative for help at the next big aviation event? Don’t show up empty-handed. You need to be able to provide specific details like make, model, and serial number, to get the solution to your engine problems.
Video Showcases 1909 Flight Tests With Orville Wright
While searching for aviation videos on YouTube, I stumbled upon rare, grainy footage of the Wright Military Flyer from a 1909 test flight. The six-minute video is testament to just how far we’ve come since those days.
Why the Learn-Do-Fly Training Standard Improves Pilot Safety
General aviation faces critical challenges with high student dropout rates and fatal loss of control accidents. The new free, evidence-based Learn-Do-Fly Training Standard aims to solve these issues by shifting flight instruction from rote memorization to true correlation and lasting pilot proficiency.