John Weber sent in this picture with a note: “I brought a Buccaneer XA home to restore and my 3-year grandson, Liam, seems to have fallen in love.”
General Aviation
Fans flock to Wings Over Camarillo
Wings Over Camarillo is a fan favorite among air shows and 2022 was even better with a huge presence of airplanes from Planes of Fame.
Why I Fly
Produced by Hemlock Films, in partnership with the National Aviation Hall of Fame, the short videos feature people with a passion for aviation. The series is part of the Hall of Fame’s Discovering Flight education curriculum.
Newark schools partners with Aviation Institute of Maintenance
“The aviation industry has many opportunities for career advancement and we intend to make them available to our students,” said Superintendent Roger León.
ASA updates Air Carrier Operations textbook
The college-level text is used for Air Carrier Flight Operations and Airline Operations courses, as well as Airline Dispatcher Training courses, according to ASA officials. It also is “excellent preparation for airline interviews and initial airline pilot training,” they noted.
Cracked cylinder ends flight early
When we removed the cowling, a crack in the third cylinder was visible and oil was dripping down onto the turbo and the exhaust.
Picture of the Day: Spitfires still going strong
Robert Erenstein submitted this photo and note: “In Europe there are many enthusiasts trying to keep history alive. Besides US-built aircraft, there is still a number of the famous Supermarine Spitfires airworthy today. This specific one entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1942 and has a confirmed number of seven kills during World War II. After the war it was used as an instructional airframe and gate guard. It became famous as static aircraft in the famous ‘Battle of Britain’ movie of 1969. It was restored to flying condition and took to the sky again in 1995. Today she is part of The Fighter Collection Fleet. Its attractive shape and above all its music-producing engine can be seen and heard at airshows throughout Europe.”
Flight training tips from a pro
But most general aviation pilots don’t get the chance to go to FlightSafety, CAE Simuflite, SimCom, or some other FAR Part 142 Training Center. But that doesn’t mean we can’t pick up some tips from the CFIs who train the pilots who fly the big iron or business jets.
Risky business
A new study from researchers in Australia finds that pilots may take more risks than most people, but those risks are “calculated” and include enhanced caution while flying.