The case study recreates the events that led to two ill-fated flights in April 2018 when a large swath of hazardous icing conditions and mountain obscuration in IMC proved to be no match for the pilots or their airplanes, which were not anti-icing or deicing equipped.
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Flying with Jack Hallett, age 94 to 100
The documentary chronicles the many aircraft the 100-year-old WWII fighter pilot has flown since being “adopted” by the aviation family at KLEE: L-39 Albatros Jet, twin engine Arrowstar, Pitts S-2B, Zlin, 1942 Boeing Stearman, P-51, Mooney, and a Swearingen SX-300.
CFI: Can’t Fully Instruct
Certificated flight instructors aren’t always quality flight instructors. The industry wants to change that.
Video: Chinese drone show breaks records
The incredible light show included 3,051 drones, handily beating the former world record of 2,066 drones.
Video: Operation America Thank You
The news story from AOPA tells the tale of Operation America Thank You, a relay of general aviation pilots across the country to thank first responders and healthcare professionals.
Sporty’s celebrates 15 years on YouTube with even more videos
Sporty’s has uploaded more than 150 new videos so far this year.
Video: Champ Attack
The short video documents a Champ formation flight during a fly-in.
Video: Drugs and pilots
Drugs — illegal, prescription and OTC — were found in 42% of pilots who died in GA accidents.
Video: That first preflight after maintenance
A significant number of GA fatalities could be avoided if pilots conducted more thorough preflight inspections after maintenance.