Now available to view for free is a recording of an Air Safety Institute webinar that looks at accidents in the backcountry, with an eye towards preventing these accidents in the future. Not a backcountry pilot? You can still learn something, says Bill McGlynn, president of the Recreational Aviation Foundation, who was one of the panelists on the webinar, along with Mike Patey, and the presidents of the Utah Back Country Pilots Association and the Montana Pilots Association.
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Rushed decision to ban 100LL at California airports puts safety at risk
A letter sent to FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson from the leaders of GA’s advocacy groups asks the agency to mitigate a California county’s decision to ban 100LL, noting it will “significantly increase the risk of aircraft misfuelling. “Engine failures from misfuellings often occur at critical phases of flight, such as on takeoff and climb out, and NTSB accident reports document the grim outcomes,” the letter reminds the agency’s chief.
Tecnam’s U.S. takeover
The Italian aircraft manufacturer has identified the United States as a “strategic market,” with new representatives handling sales in 17 states.
Helping grounded pilots
A new app connects pilots who need a helping hand during an Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situation with other pilots who can help.
None for me, thanks
Take precautions when faced with risk. Remember that. It’s going to be central to this story.
Idaho Aviation Expo 2022 cleared for takeoff
The Expo will be held May 20-21 at Idaho Falls Regional Airport.
What’s ahead for 2022 in the flight sim community?
A panel discussion that will be livestreamed on Dec. 18, 2021, will delve into flight simulation add-on development and what the flight sim community can expect in 2022.
Sporty’s introduces rechargeable flashlight
The new flashlight can also recharge your phone or iPad.
Aviation Without Borders expands to U.S.
It is one of 11 organizations under the network of Aviation Sans Frontières (ASF), which has a mission “to improve the quality of life of populations affected by natural and social disasters through aviation expertise.”