Chess In the Air

JULY 4, 2022

There’s been a lot of interest in my recent accident analysis “ Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts.” Within days it has been read by more than 5000 people, a significant number for our relatively small community. I also received a lot of feedback and questions, some public, some private. Most were quite insightful and thought provoking and I’d like to thank everyone for the engaging discussion.

Wind Shear 52

Wind Shear Runway AGL Lift 52

Inspire

JULY 7, 2022

17-year-old Ray scholar John Barber completed his checkride on June 22, officially becoming the first 2022 scholar to complete training and earn their certificate. The post Checkride Milestone — John Barber first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Checkride 40

Checkride Hangar 40

Inspire

JULY 7, 2022

In a recent issue of EAA Sport Aviation, EAA member Ron Heberlein takes us through the build of his Sonex Waiex-B. The post What Our Members Are Building/Restoring — Oregon Sonex Aircraft Waiex-B first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

JULY 7, 2022

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the impact of density altitude on aircraft performance. The post The Sum of All Factors first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Density Altitude 40

Density Altitude Hangar 40

Inspire

JULY 7, 2022

Ainsley Busenbark, EAA 1293707, completed her private pilot checkride in June of this year. The post Checkride Milestone — Ainsley Busenbark first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Checkride 40

Checkride Hangar Pilot 40