Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign.
Picture of the Day: A Lost Dream
Jesus Sagastuy Estivariz submitted this photo and note: “A photo of the An-225 Mriya — Dream in Ukranian — taken in 2010 in Vitoria, Spain, next to a Yakovlev Yak-52 painted in yellow and blue matching the colors of the Ukrainian flag. This cargo giant was lost in the 2022 Russian invasion.”
FAA Reinstates Flight Deck Training For Air Traffic Controllers
The program allows air traffic controllers to ride jumpseat on commercial, military, and general aviation flights. The program, paused at the start of the COVID pandemic, aims to help controllers better understand pilot workload and improve airspace safety.
Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Set to Open in November 2026
The California Science Center will soon begin accepting reservations for the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, permanent home of Space Shuttle Endeavour. The new center will open to the public Nov. 13, 2026.
Throttle Cable Separates From Throttle Arm Resulting in Glasair II SFT Engine Failure
Probable Cause: The installation of a non-failsafe coupler that resulted in the separation of the throttle cable from the throttle arm and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: A little faster than the E175
Robert Butterfield Jr. submitted this photo and note: “My son took this picture of a Space X launch out of the windscreen of an E175. A captain for the airlines, he was at Mach. 78 when it went by. Now that is cool!”
Montana Flying Club Takes Off
The AOPA Foundation Flying Clubs Initiative celebrated its 300th club with the launch of the Lake Missoula Flight Club in Montana.
Applications Open For EAA Scholarships
Applications are being accepted until Dec. 1, 2026, for scholarships from the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Aviation Foundation. Students aged 16 and older can receive funding to cover flight training certificates or post-secondary degree programs in aerospace maintenance, engineering, and aviation management.
Hangar Flying Updates Panel Designer For Experimental Aircraft
Hangar Flying has updated its Panel Designer, a web tool that helps builders of experimental aircraft design their instrument panels. New features include custom colors, structural depth views, and automated equipment lists that streamline panel layout directly from your browser.