Piper PA-25 Pawnee Can't Swim, Pilot Is Fine After Swift Recovery

ANN E-I-C Note: In my younger years, I picked up a few extra flying hours, and a very small amount of money, towing banners at the Jersey shore. I rather liked the gig, and frankly had a ball with it even though I didn't do it that long. It's hard work on a pilot and an airplane, especially when you consider the fact that flying a draggy banner, some of them quite large, requires you to fly at fairly low air speeds (because that's all the airplane will do) and while carrying a fair amount of power. The engine works hard, doesn't get all the cooling it would flying at cruise speeds and can cook an engine under the worst of circumstances. It's pretty much a for

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Diamond Aircraft has confirmed EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the new DA50 RG single engine piston with retractable gear. This paves the way for initial EASA customer deliveries in Q1/2021. General Aviation’s new piston single offers retractable gear, double slotted flaps for high lift and superior slow speed behavior, good handling and flight characteristics, a 5-seat luxury cabin with a generous rear baggage compartment, Diamond’s well-known safety features, ramp a

CAE Is Collaborating With Financial Institutions Around The World

CAE has launched a new financing initiative for aspiring pilots in collaboration with financial institutions around the world. With this initiative, CAE is connecting aspiring pilots with banking partners that offer specific financing solutions for pilot training, making the profession more accessible to those who wish to pursue their dream of flying for a living. Approved partners will speed up the processing of applications and will offer competitive rates. In addition, future CAE pilots will have access to a dedicated team that understands the reality of future pilots and a centralized point of contact in each of the participating banking institutions.

“The Proposed Rule Will Make It Nearly Impossible For Everyday Hobbyists To Share The Skies...”

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) joined with EAA, and AOPA, and Google’s Project Wing to send a letter this week urging the FAA to make essential changes to the proposed rule for Remote Identification (remote ID) of UAS. These stakeholders – which represent a cross-section of the model aviation, general aviation, and commercial UAS sectors – share a concern that the current rule is too difficult for everyday hobbyists to comply and alternatives are needed.

From 2013: America's Iconic GA Airplane Celebrates Its Heritage

Whether you fly ultralight, LSA, certified airplane, military jets, or wide-bodied airliners, there is one aircraft type that practically personifies aviation. That airplane is the Piper J-3 Cub. The 75-year-old design is perhaps the most recognizable, and most copied, airplane that has ever graced the skies. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the airplane, more than 125 Cubs have landed on the grounds of Wittman Regional Airport for AirVenture, 2012. And 75 of those airplanes flew in in a "mass arrival" ea

UAS Solutions Providers and End-Users will Gather Online Sep 15-17

With Commercial UAV Expo Americas slated for September 15-17, organizers of the event have announced that they are expecting the participation of thousands of UAS professionals from around the world. The 2020 edition of the event, originally scheduled to take place at Paris Las Vegas, will instead take place virtually due to ongoing health and safety concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees represent industries such as construction, drone delivery, energy and utilities, forestry and agriculture, infrastructure and transportation, mining and aggregates, public safety and emergency services, security, surveying and mapping, and many more.

The Marines Will Be Working Alongside 617 Squadron

Aircraft from V Marine Fighter Attack (VMFA) - 211 Squadron arrived at RAF Marham to start their UK detachment. The ten F-35B jets flew from their base in Yuma Arizona via MCAS Beaufort to visit the UK for the first time. The US Marine Corps Squadron will be working alongside 617 Squadron ahead of a Group Exercise in September where they will embark on Her Majesty’s Ship (HMS) Queen Elizabeth to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior. VMFA-211 Squadron will conduct synthetic training in the purpose built simulators at RAF Marham to familiarise themselves with the local airspace and procedures before they take to the Norfolk skies to fly training sorties alongside 617 Squadron in  preparati

Airplane Entered A Stall And They Were Unable To Recover The Airplane

On August 17, 2020, about 0800 central daylight time, a Czech SportCruiser airplane, N467SC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gober, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot were both seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. According to information provided by the pilots, they were conducting stall recovery training about 2,000 ft above ground level, when the airplane entered a stall and they were unable to recover the airplane.

AD 2015-17-01R1 -- The FAA Is Issuing This AD To Remove AD 2015-17-01

The FAA is removing AD 2015-17-01, which applied to certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350C, AS350D, AS350D1, AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, AS355N, and AS355NP helicopters. AD 2015-17-01 required inspections of each tail rotor pitch horn assembly (pitch horn) for a crack, replacement of a cracked pitch horn, and a repetitive visual inspection of certain pitch horns. AD 2015-17-01 is no longer necessary because the cause of the unsafe condition has been removed from all affected helicopter models. Accordingly, the FAA is removing AD 2015-17-01. This AD becomes effective September 11, 2020.

Aero Linx: The Sports Aviation Federation of Australia (SAFA) The Sports Aviation Federation of Australia (SAFA) is the sporting body that administrates Hang Gliding, Paragliding and Weight Shift Microlights in Australia under regulations laid down by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). It represents over 3500 members and their clubs providing a framework for all pure flight aviation enthusiasts to take part in the sport they love, in a safe, fun way.

Visual Descent Point A defined point on the final approach course of a nonprecision straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the MDA to the runway touchdown point may be commenced, provided the approach threshold of that runway, or approach lights, or other markings identifiable with the approach end of that runway are clearly visible to the pilot.

"Financing is a major barrier to becoming a pilot. CAE's partnership with financial institutions will help aspiring pilots finance their studies and make their dreams come true. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the aviation industry, CAE foresees significant demand for new commercial pilots over the next 10 years. Because it takes approximately two years to become a qualified airline pilot, this funding program will ensure that we can meet the demand for pilots when the industry recovers. As the global training partner of choice, we are pleased to be able to make it easier for aspiring pilots to train with us." Source: Nick Leontidis, CAE's Group President, Civil Aviation Training Solutions, providing details of CAE's effo