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August 28, 2024

Amelia Earhart Documentary Showcases Drone Expedition

Drone-Mounted Magnetometers Used To Detect Aircraft Remnants

The Discovery Channel recently released a documentary titled “Finding Amelia”. It showcases an expedition to unearth the fate of legendary aviator Amelia Earhart, which was conducted using drone-mounted magnetometers. The film aired on August 7 on the Discovery Channel.

Engine Cylinders No. 2 And 3 Lost Power. About 10 Seconds Later, Engine Cylinders No. 1 And 4 Lost Power

On August 14, 2024, about 2000 central daylight time, a Vans RV-8A airplane, N184DC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Guthrie, Oklahoma. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, about 40 ft above ground level during the initial climb from the grass airstrip, the engine cylinders No. 2 and 3 lost power. About 10 seconds later, engine cylinders No. 1 and 4 lost power.

Aero Linx: Utah Back Country Pilots Association (UBCP) We hope to promote flying in Utah, and we welcome you to our state. We recognize the inherent hazards and risk involved in back country flying and will strive to minimize this by disseminating information on airstrip conditions, and canyon flying techniques. This website is one aspect of our effort. We believe that a significant potential exists in our state to develop a handful of remote landing fields and we hope you'll come fly with us and join the effort.