Also: CAF Supports Stewart Film, Marine One Moves, 50,000 Drones To Ukraine, FAA v 7-Eleven Well... Jim had the chance to sub in as one of the test pilots for a flight in the DeltaHawk Seminole DX alongside DeltaHawk veteran,...
Also: CAF Supports Stewart Film, Marine One Moves, 50,000 Drones To Ukraine, FAA v 7-Eleven Well... Jim had the chance to sub in as one of the test pilots for a flight in the DeltaHawk Seminole DX alongside DeltaHawk veteran,...
Wildfire Suppression Helicopter Crashed Into Silver Jack Reservoir Near Gunnison, Colorado Pilot Nicholas Dale, 56, of Sooke, British Columbia, was killed when the K-MAX helicopter he was flying went down in the lake Sunday. The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office dive...
A Wind Gust Pushed The Gyrocopter To The Right And The Right Main Landing Gear Wheel “Came Down Hard.” Analysis: The pilot of the gyrocopter reported that during his approach to land on runway 31, the reported wind information indicated...
During Touchdown, The Basket Bounced And Was Dragged Across The Ground Analysis: The pilot of the balloon reported that he and the passenger, who had recently purchased the balloon, were conducting a local flight. Before departure, he briefed the passenger...
“Nothing has ever gotten in my way... They said, ‘Well, you’re a girl, you can’t do that.’ I said, ‘Guess what, doesn’t matter what you are. You can still do it if you want to do it.’” Source: Wise words...
Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) The lowest altitude, expressed in feet above mean sea level, to which descent is authorized on final approach or during circle-to-land maneuvering in execution of a standard instrument approach procedure where no electronic glideslope is provided.
Basic Radar Service These services are provided for VFR aircraft by all commissioned terminal radar facilities. Basic radar service includes safety alerts, traffic advisories, limited radar vectoring when requested by the pilot, and sequencing at locations where procedures have been...
“Effective immediately, the suspension of all involved South Carolina pilots has been lifted... Carry on Patriots.” Source: Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who wrote Friday morning on social media, as eight South Carolina National Guard helicopter pilots have been returned to...
Cleared For The Option ATC authorization for an aircraft to make a touch?and?go, low approach, missed approach, stop and go, or full stop landing at the discretion of the pilot. It is normally used in training so that an instructor...
“Hurricane Hunter aircraft are one of NOAA’s most important tools for protecting Americans along the coast during hurricane season, particularly in my home state of Texas. The Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization bill will ensure NOAA has the modern fleet and...