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NTSB Final Report: Uvify IFO

Accident Occurred During The Initial Phase Of A 500 Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA) Drone Light Show When Multiple SUAs Failed To Achieve Proper Spatial Separation Analysis: The accident occurred during the initial phase of a 500 small unmanned aircraft (sUA)...

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Airborne 09.11.26: Haneda v Pilots, Drones v Firefighters, PAL-V Approvals

Also: Special Ops Chinooks, GPS-Free Navigation, Cleveland Air Show Fans, Airbus Deliveries Japan is tightening measures against private jet pilots who fail to follow instructions from air traffic control (ATC), with three strikes resulting in a ban from Tokyo’s Haneda...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (09.18.26)

Aero Linx: Ercoupe Owners Club We fly an airplane that was the peak of pre-World War II development. It took more than a decade and a half before the features of the Ercoupe were the norm in civil aviation. Yet...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.18.26)

“The revolutionary F-117 gave military commanders options they never had before. The Nighthawk could be the tip of the spear, taking out enemy defenses before they knew what hit them or it could destroy selective strategic targets, helping achieve objectives...

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 09.18.26: KFA Safari XL, AFE26!, Aeroprakt A32

Also: National Aerobatic Championships, Pilot Chooses Cash Over Airplane, Maintenance Rules Rewrite, Paraglider Busted The KFA Safari XL is a rugged two-place aircraft designed for backcountry flying, short-field operations and pilots who need a little more room than conventional light...

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NTSB Final Report: Avid Avid Flyer

Pilot Applied Right Rudder In An Attempt To Regain Alignment; However, Directional Control Was Not Maintained, And The Airplane Departed The Runway Analysis: The pilot reported that, while maneuvering onto the runway for takeoff in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the application...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (09.16.26): Compulsory Reporting Points

Compulsory Reporting Points Reporting points which must be reported to ATC. They are designated on aeronautical charts by solid triangles or filed in a flight plan as fixes selected to define direct routes. These points are geographical locations which are...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (09.16.26)

Aero Linx: Find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Search for an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) in your area. This tool provides an up-to-date listing of AMEs, based on search criteria you select. Human Intervention Motivation Study (HIMS) AME Listing: HIMS...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (09.15.26): Decision Altitude/Decision Height

Decision Altitude/Decision Height [ICAO Annex 6] A specified altitude or height (A/H) in the precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established. 1) Decision altitude...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (09.15.26)

Aero Linx: Howard Aircraft Foundation Foundation Benefits: Howard Newsletter Delivered Quarterly, Delivered electronically and via postal service. Your source for the latest in Howard news, operational, and maintenance tips. Authored and delivered quarterly. Instant Access to Howard Aircraft Drawings and...

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