How to Beat the Summer Heat When Flying
Tips for when the weather gets warmer, and both pilots and aircraft struggle.
Tips for when the weather gets warmer, and both pilots and aircraft struggle.
The manufacturer notified the FAA about the discovery of the faulty thrust link, a custom component for the 777-9 and its engine.
The Oregon facility is the home of the Hughes Flying Boat, as well as an SR-71 Blackbird, an F-117 and a Titan II Space Launch Vehicle.
By deconstructing previous accidents, pilots can learn from the mistakes of others and develop the skill to mitigate risk.
The Bravo program allows small and medium jet-A operators access to fuel discounts and the FBO’s network of private aviation terminals.
Understanding IFR approaches, even before beginning instrument training, can help head off challenges when flying outside a favorite practice area.
In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established National Aviation Day on August 19—Orville Wright’s birthday.
According to the agency, a power lever sheared recently as a pilot advanced to full throttle.
The aircraft, which was fueled by a blend of sustainable aviation fuel, reached Mach 0.85 and altitude of 41,000 feet, the company said.
Florida Institute of Technology alumni now working at Piper helped design, build, and test the aircraft, the school’s president said.