Local Airport Advisory (LAA) A service available only in Alaska and provided by facilities that are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground-to-air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with...
From SnF 2024 (YouTube Edition): Doug Rozendaal Explains The History of The Historic Replica Doug Rozendaal took a moment out of his busy Sun 'n Fun experience to talk about the charm of Mister Mulligan, his classic Howard DGA-6. Rozendaal's...
"The safety of the flying public depends on ensuring every pilot in the cockpit is fully trained and prepared, which is why I was proud to lead the fight to uphold the 1,500-hour rule in the FAA Reauthorization - standards...
Light Gun A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller. The color and type of light transmitted can be used to approve or disapprove...
Pilot’s Loss Of Control On The Landing Roll, Which Led To The Airplane Coming To Rest Inverted Analysis: The day before the accident the airplane underwent maintenance on the brake system. The mechanic stated that after completing the maintenance, he...
Aero Linx: Short Wing Piper Club Short Wing Piper Club members share a common dedication to the enjoyment, flying, preservation, restoration and maintenance of five of Piper?s finest aircraft – the Piper Vagabond, Clipper, Pacer, Tri-Pacer and Colt. SWPC Members...
Land And Hold Short Operations Operations that include simultaneous takeoffs and landings and/or simultaneous landings when a landing aircraft is able and is instructed by the controller to hold short of an intersecting runway or taxiway, a predetermined point, or...
Visual Approach An approach conducted on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan which authorizes the pilot to proceed visually and clear of clouds to the airport. The pilot must, at all times, have either the airport or the preceding...
Aero Linx: Piper Aviation Museum Foundation Preserving the history and legacy of the Piper Aircraft Corporation and its founding family. FYI: The museum will be CLOSED for the winter months of January and February. We will reopen on March 4th,...
From SnF 2025 (YouTube Edition): Hummingbird 300L Kit Helicopter Gets a Subtle Makeover At the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, Vertical Aviation Technologies showcased the kit-built Hummingbird 300L helicopter that continues to reflect the company’s dedication...