Mark Still submitted this photo and note: “The 1944 C-47/DC-3 owned by the Historic Flight Foundation on the ramp at Paine Field, Washington. This aircraft flew the Hump in World War II, then went on to serve as the corporate aircraft for Johnson & Johnson. You can imagine it sitting on the ramp in Assam, India, waiting for its crew to take on the challenges of a Himalayan crossing.”
Pilots
Baby, it’s cold outside
In aviation, things are absolutely, without a doubt, getting cleaner, quieter, and more efficient.
FAA expands airport hot spots alerts
12 airports are now testing the new alerts, which are designed to mitigate runway confusion among pilots, especially general aviation pilots who are responsible for more than 80% of wrong-surface incidents.
New video addresses ‘pain point’ for IFR pilots
“Beyond Proficient: Stabilized IFR Approach captures the critical phases of flying an instrument approach from approach clearance to landing or transitioning to a missed approach,” said ASI Senior Director Paul Deres. “In addition, the video offers practical tips on how to identify and deal with task saturation and regain situational awareness on the approach.”
National STOL Series expands in 2023
The series kicks off in March at the Swamp STOL Competition & Fly-In in Louisiana.
Bird crashes through windshield during IFR approach
The impact created a large hole in the windshield sending plexiglass, bird feathers, blood, and gore into the face and torso of the pilot, as well as throughout the cabin.
Picture of the Day: Snowy turnoff
Rich Eisenberg submitted this photo and note: “A snowy runway turnoff.”
Repair work continues on EAA’s B-17
Aluminum Overcast had been in Punta Gorda, Florida, since March 2021, when a routine pre-flight inspection revealed a crack emanating from the left sheer web, which is a secondary support structure for the wing. The only way to repair that is by removing the wing.
Cactus Fly-In celebrates 65th year
Organized by the Classic Airplane Association of Arizona, the fly-in is held on the first weekend in March every year.