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C-54 Fuel Transport Down In Alaska
A C-54 transport carrying fuel crashed a few minutes after takeoff from Fairbanks, Alaska on Tuesday. The plane, the military version of the DC-4 airliner, was carrying two crew and both died in the crash. The aircraft was owned by Alaska Air Fuel and crashed into the Tanana River about 10 a.m. The crew may […]
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MOSAIC Final Rule Now Expected In 2025
The final rule on the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) is now expected sometime in 2025. When the comment period closed for the MOSAIC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in January it was suggested that the final rule might be announced at AirVenture 2024 but that is no longer the expectation. “It is correct that early […]
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EAGLE Projects Approval For PAFI Unleaded Fuel In 2025
The End Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) group expects the lone survivor of the Congressionally-mandated Piston Aviation Fuel Initiative (PAFI) to be approved by late 2025 but it may not be completely suitable for all engines. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Tim Owen, of Continental Aerospace told dozens of stakeholders and media representatives that […]
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FLYING Announces Hiring of New Editorial Director
Firecrown announced Tuesday that, effective Monday, April 22, Randy Bolinger joins the team as editorial director of FLYING, where he will oversee editorial strategy for its flagship brand, FLYING Magazine. Bolinger, a pilot, aircraft owner, and aviation enthusiast at heart, brings more than 30 years of experience in developing a voice for leading aviation brands, including Cirrus […]
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Swiss Crew Aborts Takeoff For Four Other Planes Crossing JFK Runway
On April 17, the day before a runway incursion at Reagan National Airport in Washington made headlines, a Swiss Air crew aborted their takeoff at JFK because there were four aircraft crossing the runway from which they'd been cleared to take off. “Swiss 17K Heavy, rejecting takeoff. Traffic on the runway,” the Swiss Air pilot […]
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Aviation Safety
Iron Hand, Velvet Glove
Freshly frocked flight instructors need experience, just like the rest of us, and they may need to adjust to their new role.
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Unicom—April 2024
Military Training vs. GA Good article by Matt Johnson in the April 2024 issue, “Military vs. GA.” The picture of the A-4 Navy Skyhawk is from my old squadron, VA-172 Bluebolts. I also became a ci… To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Aviation […]
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Are You Going If It's Boeing?
Even after all the trials and tribulations Boeing has gone through with its 737 MAX fleet, I still have a warm spot in my heart for many of its products. I've never been enamored of—or uneasy aboa… To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to […]
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Air Show Arrivals
Ready for some impromptu formation flying? How about a few thousand friends to critique your landing?
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Haste Makes Waste
We may think we need to respond quickly, but abrupt control inputs at low speed usually are a bad idea.
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