Wright’s original angle of attack indicator
Modern angle of attack indicators for general aviation were generally derived from sensors deployed first on commercial and military aircraft, yet to suggest that the importance of this uniquely informative instrument was overlooked at the dawn of powered flight would give Orville and Wilbur Wright an undeserved slight.
Southern crossroads with treats for every sense
Perched on the east bank of the Mississippi River, Memphis, Tennessee, is a crossroads in many senses of the word: a feast of flavor drawing on diverse culinary traditions, with music in a variety of styles sure to stir your soul.
Final opportunities for scholarships in 2022
Safety and education are both vital to future of the aviation industry, which is part of the reason organizations are eager to invest in individuals who pursue those paths.
Congress moves to eliminate FAA LODA requirement
A national defense authorization bill passed by the U.S. House December 8 on a 350-80 vote includes language reflecting the advocacy work of AOPA that will eliminate an FAA policy change made in 2021 that requires pilots—and their flight instructors—to obtain a letter of deviation authority (LODA) to give or receive flight training in experimental […]
Congress moves to eliminate FAA LODA requirement
A national defense authorization bill passed by the U.S. House December 8 on a 350-80 vote includes language reflecting the advocacy work of AOPA that will eliminate an FAA policy change made in 2021 that requires pilots—and their flight instructors—to obtain a letter of deviation authority (LODA) to give or receive flight training in experimental […]
Florida club hosts annual vintage conveyance celebration
Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida, welcomed members and registered attendees to its four-day celebration of classic aircraft, automobiles, and yachts at its one-of-a-kind oceanside resort.
NTSB releases preliminary report on Dallas midair
The NTSB preliminary report on the November 12 midair collision between a Bell P–63F Kingcobra and a Boeing B–17G Flying Fortress that killed six crewmembers during the Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow at Dallas Executive Airport in Texas details the instructions the pilots received leading up to the accident.
NTSB urges immediate Bell 407 inspections
The NTSB found the tail boom of a Bell 407 air tour helicopter 762 feet from where the rest of the helicopter came to rest following a June 8 accident in Hawaii, and called for immediate inspection of the rest of the fleet.
Training and Safety Tip: When in doubt, go around
Many years ago, I heard an old U.S. Air Force slogan, “When in doubt, bail out.” That is exactly what the rejected landing procedure—commonly known as a go-around—is about.
Florida club hosts annual vintage conveyance celebration
Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida, welcomed members and registered attendees to its four-day celebration of classic aircraft, automobiles, and yachts at its one-of-a-kind oceanside resort.
