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Short Final: Good Guidance
As a fresh pilot and first-time aircraft owner back in the early 1980s, I was excited to fly my little two-seat Grumman on a midwinter trip from New England to Florida. Knowing all the complications of weather and airspace issues, I had done my research, but I never missed a chance to seek counsel from […]
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Ohio Firm Teams With State On Drone Traffic Management
Columbus, Ohio-based CAL Analytics has combined with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to initiate a low-altitude air traffic management system for drone operations. According to CAL Analytics, the system will provide digital tools to enable multiple UAS operators to share flight planning details, ultimately allowing safe “beyond visual line of sight” (BVLOS) drone flights. […]
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NBAA Extends Part 91 Subpart F Benefits For Smaller Aircraft
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has secured an extension for its Small Aircraft Exemption through the end of March 2026. Doug Carr, NBAA's senior vice president of safety, security, sustainability, and international affairs, said, “This valuable exemption allows operators of piston-powered airplanes, small airplanes and rotorcraft to realize the cost-sharing benefits outlined in Part […]
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FAA Challenges Students To Innovate Data Usage In The NAS
The FAA announced today (March 27) it has launched the “2024 FAA Data Challenge.” The object of the program is to invite university students to explore possibilities for innovating the information and data associated with the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). The competition will be implemented by HeroX, self-described as an “open marketplace for crowdsourcing […]
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Tecnam Gets EASA Approval for STOL Version Of P2012 Piston Twin
Tecnam announced today (March 27) it has received full type certification approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the short takeoff and land (STOL) variant of its P2012 Traveller light twin. Capua, Italy-based Tecnam invested 18 months in the certification effort for the aircraft, which it says “is engineered and tailored to operator […]
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Aviation Safety
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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Wheel Chock Jumping 101
When you're not looking, line personnel may secure your airplane for you. Try as you might, it's not likely you can jump that chock.
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NTSB Accident Reports—April 2024
January 1, 2024, Mansfield, La. Beech C23 Sundowner The pilot later reported conducting a normal, full-flap landing to the runway. Upon touching down, the airplane's nose landing gear collapsed,… To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Aviation Safety Start a subscription to Aviation Safety […]
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Flight Training: Fatality Rates Are Improving
A new study shows an improved safety record has resulted from a wide range of industry changes.
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