Bernie Schneider submitted this photo and note: “On my way home, my C-170 over Merwin Lake Dam in Washington.”
General Aviation
Six tips to becoming a good CFI
Anyone who is a CFI or wishes to become a CFI should take these few tips as the bare minimum commitment on their journey to becoming a truly effective, efficient, professional CFI.
Pilots encouraged to participate in medical study
According to UND faculty, a recent study found that 56% of U.S. pilots reported some form of healthcare avoidance to protect their ability to fly.
New flying club at KALN
Flight instructors Don Hill and John Harding are forming the flying club, which will have its first meeting March 9, 2023, at St. Louis Regional Airport.
Registration now open for AERO Oklahoma
An annual advocacy day at the Oklahoma state capitol for the aviation and aerospace industry.
Ultralight landing against traffic creates problems at GA airport
As I touched down saw an ultralight landing on the opposite end of the runway. Aircraft was no transponder no radio and was landing against all others in traffic pattern.
Picture of the Day: She loves to fly
Jim Mauro submitted this photo and note: “Jere’s first flight in an open cockpit and a biplane.”
Human Factors: Batten down the hatches…and all the other stuff too
This accident is a good reminder that while loose lips sink ships, it’s loose items in the cockpit that can wreak havoc with flight controls.
Video: Flying to a pilot’s paradise
The two-minute video shows Smitty flying his Cessna 172 to the resort next to Cedar Mills Airport (3T0), which he says is a “wonderful playground for any pilot.”