Ït took us 25 days to work out the technicalities and obtain landing permission from the Directorate General of Civil […]
Picture of the day: Throwback Thursday
Billyjo Bondurant sent in this classic photo, noting: “This is probably one of my favorites.” Source: http://generalaviationnews.comPicture of the day: […]
Is this converted engine reliable?
Q: We recently bored a Lycoming 290-D2 engine to accept 320 cylinders (low compression) with 8.5:1 pistons. The engine has […]
New Technologies for GA Pilots, Planes and Airports
May 12– The May/June 2016 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the rapidly changing world of technology and the […]
FAA to Brief Charlotte Residents on Metroplex Procedures
May 12– The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a public meeting on new air traffic control procedures for flights […]
Video Shows Spear Thrown by Russian Taking Down Drone
Sadly we’ve seen drones come under fire from many types of weapon over the past few years. From angry neighbours […]
FAA Calls Off Witch Hunt: Notice of Drone Sightings Website Withdrawn
It seems the witch hunt will be postponed. Apparently some of the glaring flaws that the drone community pointed out […]
NTSB Releases Preliminary Report In V35B Bonanza Accident
Aircraft Broke Up In Flight, According To The Report The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident May […]
Solar Impulse En Route To Tulsa, OK
Expected To Arrive Around 2300 Local Time Tonight Solar Impulse 2 took off from the Phoenix Goodyear Airport, Arizona, with […]
IG: FAA Lacks Adequate Controls To Accurately Track, Award Sole Source Contracts
Self-Initiated Study Finds Several Discrepancies From 2008-2014 In July 2009, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directed all Federal […]