Probable Cause: Loss of directional control during landing due to an improperly constructed and maintained tailwheel locking assembly.
Picture of the Day: Chicago at night
Nina Busch submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken from my PA-28 on my way to pick up my daughter from college for Thanksgiving break. It was a beautiful, clear night with the city buildings lit up red and green. The photo was taken just north of Navy Pier.”
King Air lands itself at KBJC
The pilots lost communication with air traffic control, but the Garmin Autoland system automatically engaged “exactly as designed” when the cabin altitude exceeded safe levels.
New prop for ScaleWings Mustang
ScaleWings, which manufactures the SW-51, a 72% scale replica of the North American P-51 Mustang, has partnered with MT-Propeller to develop a 33% larger propeller for the airplane.
Cessna 172 pilot doesn’t want to wait to take off
My student broadcast on CTAF that we were departing with a departure to the northeast. By the time that we had advanced the throttle to full, the plane behind us, a Cessna 172, decided they were going to takeoff as well.
Picture of the Day: Merry Christmas!
Eric Meltzer sent in this photo with a note: “Our Cessna 172i on the ramp at Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA) in Florida, decked out for Christmas. Decorations and photos by Erin Meltzer.”
Pilot creates Nativity scene in skies above northern Ohio
According to FlightAware, the Piper Cherokee pilot took off from Wood County Airport in Bowling Green, Ohio, at 5:36 p.m. During the flight, which covered 500 miles and took five hours, the pilot sketched out Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in a manger.
17th annual Flight School conference ready for takeoff
Events include 19 education sessions, three general sessions, roundtable workshops, and a trade show with more than 60 exhibitors.
New flight training program in the works at KTXK
Texarkana College will launch a new flight training program at Texarkana Regional Airport (KTXK) in Arkansas in the spring of 2026.