For the first time since Sept. 11, 2001, a major international airport is opening its terminals to non-passengers without special […]
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NTSB Cites Fuel-Management Hazard
Better fuel management by aviators could prevent an average of 50 general aviation accidents a year, the NTSB said in […]
Aircraft handed over to customers
… one airport for general aviation, “which will promote the industry significantly”. Zeng said the development of aircraft with CETC’s […]
Hurricane Harvey deluges Texas, closes airfields
The robust Texas general aviation community was hit hard with airport closings, flooding, and storm damage from Hurricane Harvey as […]
The government needs to equip the GDF with the tools necessary for aviation search and rescue
I shudder at the thought of flying and whether it is still safe within Guyana, as well as the cost […]
Training Tip: Never out of reach
The paperwork from an official accident inquiry included an investigator’s note with this observation about the pilot involved: “No Wings […]
Dog is my co-pilot
Hal Denton sent in this selfie of him and his co-pilot, Simon. “Normally Simon has doggie ear muffs on, but […]
Breaking in a new engine
I’ve always thought the term “breaking in a new engine” was a strange expression. What are you breaking? Why not […]
How to use Stratus for flight data recording
The Stratus line of ADS-B receivers are well-known as weather receivers, providing subscription-free radar, METARs, and PIREPs in flight. Many […]
TX Military Says Drones Pose Extreme Risk to Rescuers
The Texas Military Department took to Twitter to tell civilian drone operators to stay out of the sky over Hurricane […]