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Piper Aircraft, who hasn't exactly been vocal of late, has started speaking up... via a mysterious YouTube video posted Friday. Outside of the video, itself, the description, only says, "This will change everything. For everyone. Forever. Keep an eye on our page to see how aviation history will be made." The video, just under 30 seconds in length, shows an orange jump-suited test pilot walking out to what appears to be an M600 airframe, with a parachute slung over his shoulder, to head out on a f

Aero Linx: General Aviation Airport Coalition GAAC's Mission: To preserve and promote our nation's general aviation airports. Educate local communities and the federal government on the significant impact that GA airports have on the economy. Monitor issues that impact general aviation airports. Launch an advocacy campaign in Washington. Create the tools and materials to make GA airports an effective voice in their local communities, as well as with Members of Congress and the Administration in Washington and at home. Provide an open forum for GA airport stakeholders to share best practices and other he

Missed Approach a. A maneuver conducted by a pilot when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landing. The route of flight and altitude are shown on instrument approach procedure charts. A pilot executing a missed approach prior to the Missed Approach Point (MAP) must continue along the final approach to the MAP. b. A term used by the pilot to inform ATC that he/she is executing the missed approach. c. At locations where ATC radar service is provided, the pilot should conform to radar vectors when provided by ATC in lieu of the published missed approach procedure.

“We’re making strategic, cost-effective changes to our fleet to respond to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while also ensuring Delta is well-positioned for the recovery on the backside of the crisis. The 777 has been a reliable part of Delta’s success since it joined the fleet in 1999 and because of its unique operating characteristics, opened new non-stop, ultra-long-haul markets that only it could fly at that time.” Source: Gil West, Delta’s Chief Operating Officer, discussing Delta's plans to retire its 18 widebody Boeing 777s by the end of 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The retirement will allegedly accelerate the airline’s strategy to simplify and modernize its fleet.