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Lowell Ross Hicks, age 84, of East Bernard, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born in Paris, Tennessee and lived on a farm with his family until age nine when his dad died in a farm tractor accident and his mother moved to town where she...

LAGRANGE — Emergency response departments from across northeast Indiana met near LaGrange to receive training on emergency incidents involving aircraft. The LaGrange County and Steuben County Local Emergency Planning Committees held the joint training workshop on Saturday, Nov. 11, northeast of LaGrange at Nick’s Flying Service. The topics discussed included...

MALTA, N.Y. Wright Electric and Axter Aerospace, leading innovators in electric aircraft technology, are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the maiden flights of their hybrid-electric crop duster aircraft, boasting 800 kW of combined shaft horsepower. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in the companies’ commitment to revolutionizing...

Microfiber towels have significantly impacted how we clean and maintain various substrates, from sunglasses and television to the paint on your aircraft. Microfibers provide a great deal of absorbency, durability, and versatility, and when paired correctly with different jobs, they can significantly reduce your workload. It can be confusing what...

This past weekend, the city of Greenville, MS, Mid-Delta Airport hosted Greenville Aviation Day. The event hosted a wide range of aircraft, hot air balloons, an Aeroshell team performance, and many aerial applicators showed up to show off their aircraft and the aerial application industry. Jon Byrd, a pilot in...

It has been another long, tiring, and stressful day. How about a few drinks to blow off some steam? At times, a good cold beer after a long day of flying is just what the doctor ordered. Or is it? We should all know the consequences of a DWI: jail...

"A2" milk. Could this be coming to a school near you? Do you and your family consume a lot of dairy products? And are you or anyone you know sensitive to it? Although it's a tiny percentage of the population, there's nothing wrong with a traditional cow dairy trying to...

As I mentioned last month, my position with Chem-Man requires me to do quite a bit of traveling. Although I miss my wife and dogs at home, I do enjoy where my work trips land me. Believe it or not, I am currently writing this article while awaiting my next...

Clear communication can sometimes be challenging. What a person feels, senses, or perceives can challenge beliefs and reality. I am not trying to get philosophical; I am only trying to point out that perspective can significantly influence communication. I have had discussions about engines that have "shut down" in flight....

Editors Note: This article originally appeard in the November 2022 issue of FAASafety Breifing. Since publication, the new standards went into effect in August of 2023. By Tom Hoffmann, FAA Safety Briefing Magazine Managing Editor By now you’ve likely heard about the FAA’s changes to part 147 regulations for aviation maintenance technician...