Aviation Databases Reportedly Affected, Unavailable

Over the course of at least the last 48 hours, mighty Garmin, who one might assume would have pretty decent online security, appears to be the victim of a massive ransomware attack, as asserted by a number of computer media publications, that not only took down a number of Garmin consumer functions but apparently fouled up the ability for pilots to update their product databases as well... seriously impeding their ability to operate their aircraft's systems. According to a number of sources in computer media, Garmin appears to have been compromised by a ransomware attack -- which took out Garmin Connect servers and websites, call centers, and reportedly, some production lines.

She's a Winning Flight Instructor-Who Will Be Next?

"My heart skipped a beat when John and Martha called to congratulate me on winning the scholarship in early March. I was stoked to be riding to SUN 'n FUN with them in their Falcon. March was filled with exciting opportunities and new doors opening. In addition to winning the NAFI scholarship, immediately after SUN 'n FUN I was scheduled to attend flight training and begin a new career as a professional pilot! After years of hard work, my dream finally had come true-I was hired by an airline!" said Nobi Buntin of Honolulu, Hawaii, upon being awarded the 2020 NAFI/King Schools Scholarship valued at $18,000, including $5,000 cash and lifetime access to King courses.

From 2010: Wings Or Wheels -- Terrafugia Has It Covered

Visitors to this year's Oshkosh extravaganza were provided an update on the progress of the Transition Roadable Aircraft, or "Flying Car" and the unveiling of a scalable model of the Beta Prototype (stage 2) next generation design. New design features include:  Automotive-style crash safety features, including an energy absorbing crush structure in the nose of the vehicle and rigid safety cage. A customized, intuitive touch-screen interface to the cockpit. Impr

Airplane Veers Abruptly To The Left, And The Right Wing Strikes The Water...

On July 5, 2020, about 1130 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 180C airplane, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Lake Hood Airport (PALH), Anchorage, Alaska. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, at the time of the accident, they were returning from a remote lake to PALH in their float-equipped airplane. The pilot stated that the departure from the remote lake was normal, with about 10 to 12 mph of wind on the lake creating a light chop on the water's surface, and no object was struck during the takeoff and depar