Aviation News Roundup For The Week Of April 5, 2021
Sun ’n Fun gets underway on Tuesday, NASA set for historic first flight away from Earth, new boss at Piper and great news on the aviation hiring front.
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Mandated Cockpit Video Recorders, Pilot Suicide And Why Cockpit Cameras Are A Terrible Idea That Will Probably Happen Anyway
The NTSB, in its usual way, wants every kind of data on every moment of flight. One of the last frontiers is video.
Going Direct: Why Vaccine Passports Are the New Cultural Battleground in Aviation
The idea of a universal proof of vaccination status for pilots and passengers is unpopular among some on both sides of the political spectrum, and for some good reasons, though the idea is gathering steam both here and abroad.
Survey Results: Readers Polarized On Masks, Vaccinations And Health Risks
The very popular poll asked our audience their views on the coming air show season. You might be surprised by some of the numbers.
Wyoming House Scuttles Bill That Supported GA Airports
Federal stimulus plan blamed for failure of Senate File 4 legislation.
Dauntless Dive Bomber From Bottom Of Lake Michigan Might Fly Again
The Douglas SBD-5 was pulled from the floor of the second largest Great Lake. Its condition is a big part of the story.
CC Log: Flying Africa In The Midst Of Turmoil
The geography was challenging; the political landscape, even more so.
Piper Names Acting CEO As Caldecott Retires
Piper vet John Calcagno will serve as CEO as Piper transitions to a new era.
Video: Helicopter Refuels In Flight
If you can’t stop thinking about those blades cutting that line, we’re right there with you. And there’s another vid that shows, well not that, but a near disaster. Phew!
Cool Your Jets On Electric Helicopters, Says Airbus Helicopters Head
Conventional helicopters, he warns, will be here for decades.
