'Pilot's Failure To Properly Manage The Airplane's Configuration And Airspeed'

The National Transportation Safety Board detailed in an accident report issued Tuesday the circumstances that led to the crash of a Boeing B-17G airplane that killed seven people and injured seven others. The NTSB determined the probable cause of the accident was the pilot's failure to properly manage the airplane's configuration and airspeed following a loss of engine power. Safety issues found during this investigation were discussed during a March 23, 2021, public board meeting on Part 91 revenue passenger-carrying operations.

Alien Sightings Were Not A Concern For This Testing Run... Maybe

Sun 'n Fun's first night airshow is Wednesday night, and by Tuesday evening 60 performers didn't have their wings attached. The 60 drones sat on a level patch of ground in the center of Lakeland Linder International Airport, ready to test their show. A crew of four from the Great Lakes Drone Company--Owner and CEO Matthew Quinn, Ashley Munson, Christian Nitz, and Lindsey Nitz--unloaded the small aircraft from the trailer where they lay on the floor, setting them out on the grass instead. The drones connect to Quinn's computer inside the trailer, sending in data about speed, position, satellite connection, and more. The accuracy begins at 3 meters, but counts down to the target of only 0.8 m.

Also: Pipistrel Brings An Air Force, A Blackhawk Pilot Visits Sun ‘n Fun, SnF 21 Second Day Montage

It wouldn't be an aviation event without ANN’s Jim Campbell taking to the skies, so he took off on a  Piper 100i in the midst of Sun ‘n Fun arrival traffic. The latest generation of GA Piper trainer has an all-glass panel and three seats... There are few more iconic GA companies than the Hartzell family... and Hartzell Engine Technologies. We got the chance to have a one on one with both presidents... AeroSport Wants To Take Over The LSA World, first becoming a powerhouse in the midwest and now expanding in DeLand Florida.. handling sales, maintenance, flight training, and much more... Pipistrel brought their own little Air Force... with an Alpha Trainer, a Sinus and a Taurus Electro, on the main display (and others scattered all over Lakeland Linder Airport), the company

Also: CGS Hawk Is Back, NX Cub Converts Tailwheel Adherents, First Day Montage

With the beginnings of the pandemic now a year behind us, the aviation community is coming together once again, safely and responsibly, to celebrate all things aviation! The staff of the Aero-News Network and Sun ‘n Fun have partnered to bring you all the news from the show via the Sun ‘n Fun digital daily at www.snfdd.com. Sun ‘n Fun Boss “Lites” Leenhouts opens SnF21 with enthusiasm. With record advance ticket sales and better than expected exhibitor numbers, Leenhouts noted that the entire event supports an amazing educational program that has no equal in aviation. There’s a new airshow control facility in town... Sun ‘n Fun has an extensive new facility that will not onl

Also: Pipistrel Will Have At Least Five Airplanes At Lakeland... Including The Panthera!

We are barely a week and half away from the first aviation event of 2021 but not only that..this is the first major aviation event after the pandemic shut everything down about a year ago! BUT now, it's time to see the latest and greatest in planes, products, and cool aviation stuff... and Sun ‘n Fun 2021 is THE place to do so. One of sport aviation’s most versatile product lines is coming to Lakeland, courtesy of Pipistrel USA. Some 5 aircraft are expected... starting with the new Four-place Pipistrel Panthera high-speed cruiser to the Sinus motorglider, the Virus SW touring aircraft and the Alpha Trainer. An electrically-powered Taurus,  power-assisted glider is also expected to make an appearance. ANN Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell interviewed Pipistrel USA’s Michael Coates fr

Also: CAP and USAF Training, Boeing 767-300ER FPT, FAA Task Force, Wings for Val Foundation

EAA notes that, 'Along with all the experienced aviators at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each year, The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration inspires many others who find themselves asking, "I would love to learn to fly someday. What steps do I need to take to begin flight training?"' The Learn to Fly Center at AirVenture's EAA Four Corners area can provide the information they need and kick-start their flight training journey. The EAA Learn to Fly Center will feature multiple stations, each dedicated to helping individuals take a step forward in their desire to learn to fly. National Intercollegiate Flying Association SAFECON 2021 Goes Remote. Over the last few months, the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Council has met several times to discuss the 2021 National SAFECON. Now, the NIFA Council report

ANN and Sun 'n Fun Are Ready To Debut The SnF Digital Daily At www.snfdd.com

The Aero-News Network and Sun 'n Fun have teamed up to add something timely, mobile-centric and vital to the upcoming Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, set for April 13-18 in Lakeland FL on the campus of the Aerospace Center for Excellence. We call it the ‘Sun ‘n Fun Digital Daily.’ This year’s event is set to be the first major aviation gathering since the onset of the pandemic. The Digital Daily will be taking on the speedy and mobile capabilities of the best in online media to offer exciting daily news programming via a number of rich media assets, in Realtime, throughout each day of the long-awaited event. Designed to be the most accessible aviation news event program extant, the Sun ‘n Fun Digital Daily will be easily access

Also: Rhode Island--DroneUp, Vertical Flight Society, Rocket Lab, Sun ‘n Fun Digital Daily

On Tuesday, March 30, SpaceX launched its fourth high-altitude flight test of Starship from Starbase in Texas. Similar to previous high-altitude flight tests, Starship Serial Number 11 (SN11) was powered through ascent by three Raptor engines, each shutting down in sequence prior to the vehicle reaching apogee – approximately 10 km in altitude. SN11 performed a propellant transition to the internal header tanks, which hold landing propellant, before reorienting itself for reentry and a controlled aerodynamic descent. Shortly after the landing burn started, SN11 experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly. Now we know why... Lilium GmbH has entered into a business agreement with Qell Acquisition Corp. Upon closing of the transaction, the company will be called Lilium. In concert with the business

NS-15 Launched April 14 With Great Success

Blue Origin successfully completed its 15th consecutive mission to space and back Wednesday and conducted a series of simulations to rehearse astronaut movements and operations for future flights with customers on board. This mission marked a verification step prior to flying astronauts. For the first time, Blue Origin personnel standing in as astronauts entered the capsule prior to launch. These astronauts conducted a series of tests from within the capsule, including a comms check with the Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM), procedures for entering and exiting the capsule, and pre-launch preparations within the capsule.

“We’re Planning On Getting Bigger, Not Smaller”

The skies of South Caroline will be greeting a P-40, a Citabria, a Super Decathlon, and two T-6s this summer as Warbird Adventures relocates from Florida. After more than 23 years in Kissimmee, FL, the vintage aircraft flying school will be moving to a private grass airfield in Ninety Six, SC. “Ever since I’ve thought about aviation I’ve always wanted my own grass strip out in the country,” said Warbird Adventures’ President and Cheif Pilot Thom Richard, who will be flying his TP-40N Warhawk American Dream at Sun ‘n Fun this week.