The pilot reported that, en route on an instrument flight rules flight plan in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the Piper PA-28R began accumulating ice. He requested a “precautionary diversion” to the nearest airport to land.
He exited IMC at 1,642′ above ground level and circled over the diversion airport in Kewanee, Illinois, for landing.
He kept the flaps and landing gear retracted “to not adversely affect lift” and forgot to extend the landing gear before landing. [Read more…]
William Hunt submitted the following photo and note: “This photo was taken by a coworker when I took her husband for a glider ride at Caesar Creek Soaring Club near Dayton, Ohio. We were only 100′ or so in the air. If you look closely, you can see the spoilers extended.”
Steve Thorne, the man behind the Flight Chops blog and YouTube channel, recently posted a video showing how he trained for backcountry flying in a Carbon Cub FX-3. [Read more…]
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is advising its members — as well as all pilots — to consider any solicitation they receive about renewing their aircraft registration that does not come directly from the FAA with a healthy dose of suspicion. [Read more…]
Live in the Atlanta area or planning to fly there between Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, 2019?
Then you’ll want to check out the FAA’s Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for air traffic procedures for the area. That’s because Super Bowl LIII is Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Game time is 6:30 p.m. EST.
The FAA has published a webpage with information for Atlanta-area airspace and airports. The agency will update the webpage as additional information becomes available, officials note.
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WICHITA – Textron Aviation is bringing enhanced flight deck capabilities to new production Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX turboprops.
Features include new standard and optional equipment as part of Garmin’s G1000 NXi next-generation integrated flight deck, which provides pilots with greater control and connectivity in the cockpit, according to Cessna officials. [Read more…]
The private pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff from a snow-covered runway in Ionia, Michigan, he heard a “thump” and saw that the left main landing ski tip had rotated up, past vertical, and was in contact with the left wing strut. He was unable to reposition the left ski into a normal position.
Upon landing, the ski separated from the axle, the left gear leg dug into the snow, and the Stinson 108-3 rapidly decelerated before it nosed over. [Read more…]
Scott Davis submitted the following photo and note: “Stearman Field (1K1) in Benton, Kansas, at sunset.”
South Florida is legendary for its afternoon rainfalls. Wellington Aero Club, just west of West Palm Beach, gets 57″ of rain a year — almost 50% more than the national average.
Those warm afternoon rains became a problem for the people who live at the Wellington Aero Club, a 240-home residential airport community. Their grass taxiway leading from the homes to the runway remained saturated with water. It became unusable, sometimes for hours, after the rains.
The highest used areas, around the fuel stations, were receiving the brunt of abuse. Ruts, dead grass, and mud were building up and causing an overall blemish on this high-end community known for its manicured landscaping. Even the runway shoulders, with far less traffic, were showing signs of wear. [Read more…]
Just discovered on YouTube is a historic newsreel dubbed “The Wrong Brothers,” which chronicles early failures of flight. The video, just about three minutes long, is interesting, but there are markings at the top and a timer towards the bottom that can be distracting. What really makes the video, however, is the announcer. [Read more…]
