After The Accident: A Single Pilot Was Not Enough
The pilot of the Citation 500 twinjet struggled with clearances and airplane control. The NTSB’s investigation revealed why.
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Plane Facts: Headsets
Aviation headsets have a long and fascinating history, and for good reason.
Going Direct: Urban Air Update: Kitty Hawk Gives Up, Well, Pretty Much
The maker of autonomous aircraft figured certificating clean-sheet, electric aircraft that fly themselves would be a quick process. Woopsie.
FAA To Be Grilled Anew On Boeing 737 Max”¦Plus FAA Puts Its Foot Down
There remains one big question nobody has answered yet.
Tesla Truck Inspires Small-Plane Designers
The much-lampooned boxy truck design from Tesla has airplane types having fun, too.
More Big News From Mooney?
Two weeks ago, we reported that Mooney had closed shop at its factory in Kerrville, Texas. Today there’s news on that front.
Flying Over The Ocean
Reflections on the risks and rewards of flying over open water in small aircraft.
Pilots Report Bogus Landing Fee Charges Based On ADS-B Data
Pilots are reporting that, out of the blue, they’re getting bills for landing fees at airports they never landed at. The news has privacy proponents and aviation consumer groups very concerned.
What It’s Like For Deadheading Pilots
Passengers ask an awful lot of questions to a pilot riding in back
Going Direct: Insanity? Boeing Launches New Version of 737 Max While Plane Still Grounded
Also, news that some regulators are calling for MCAS not to be fixed, but to be trashed. How will this affect the ill-fated airliner’s return to the skies?
