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Probable cause: The other pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane landing in the opposite direction on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the other pilot’s failure to use the correct runway call sign in his radio communications.
Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.
Probable cause: The pilot’s geographic disorientation while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern in dark night conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below a normal approach path and a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent night flight experience.
Probable cause: The pilot's decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the
Flightstar Corporation, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul operation (MRO) at the University of Illinois-Willard Airport (KCMI) in Champaign, Illinois, has partnered with The Leather Institute to open a satellite location. The Leather Institute, which repairs and restores leather, will begin operations from Flightstar's facility in mid-summer 2019.
ASTM is releasing new standards for seaplanes and floatplanes to help determine appropriate water loads that occur during landing, taxiing, and takeoffs.
More than 10 years in the making, watching his Privateer fly for the first time was "a highlight" of John Meekins' life.
Commuter Craft seeks paint scheme inspiration for "Version 2" of their unique aircraft.
After rallying to save the turf runway at KMIC, pilots celebrate with a STOL competition.
About 1,500 people attended the free event.
The company is based at KGSP.
It was important to retain as much of the existing historic tetrahedron as possible.
If you are at all handy, computer-wise, this might make for a fun project that has the potential to open your eyes to the traffic around you, while keeping more money in your wallet, so you can actually go flying.
The multifunction flight management system is designed for turbine aircraft and helicopters.
USB Power Delivery (PD) provides four times more power than traditional USB-A and USB-C chargers.
Only 40% of single- and multi-engine piston aircraft are already equipped with ADS-B.
Jacqueline Norris submitted the following photos and a note: "Zoë Norris, 11, wants to be a pilot. Foothill’s Regional Airport in Western, N.C., is helping her get her start. Along with her CFI, Ben Shelton, she is seen here doing her preflight checklist and then inflight at the controls." Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day?
Good pilots endeavor to learn continually.
The additional funds will go to EAA chapters that have already had a Ray scholar.
Every student at Aspen High School will get a free flight lesson.
Conical type mounts are used on the Lycoming O-235-C series of engines and several different models of Lycoming O-320-A, B, and C series.
Always be certain to ask many questions before putting any money on the table!
Everyone is always looking for more horsepower and lower fuel consumption.
Lycoming has a Service Instruction to answer that question.
Even when NOTAMs are issued, the human factor leads to miscommunication.
Our ability to trust our inner doubt can be the difference between an NMAC and an uneventful flight.
Our canine and other companions deserve our protection.
Mindlessness is when we the past determine the present.
Commandos hauled freight across the United States for decades after World War II.
Just two Lockheed Constitutions were built.
In the history of the Air Force, the old Douglas C-1 of the 1920s was cast as a supporting player.
The Demon's primary mission: Destruction of enemy aircraft.
Hiqh-quality flight training isn’t facilitated by happy accidents, unexpected surprises, or random experiences.
Aviation has never been particularly welcoming to women. And by “aviation” I mean “men involved in aviation.”
The stereotypical image of a pilot needs to change.
The market for used LSA is growing, which is good news for all of general aviation.
Many aircraft at Oshkosh caught the eye of our LSA expert.
A 14-year-old ultralight pilot flies into Oshkosh for the big show.
What's new in Flight Design's F2 line of aircraft? Everything.
Later this month, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will host its annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas. Oct. 22-24, 2019, to be exact. New this year will be the roll-out of the "Professional Member" category.
"Mr. Atkins, based on the results of this test you should not go near an airplane even as a mechanic."
Flying is cool. And properly incorporating all the what's and how's of flying is cooler yet.
In a word or two... not much.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 was an excellent show, with plenty of good news for GA.
Without new technology, GA will die.
Who wins in court cases involving general aviation? Attorneys and expert witnesses, while all of GA loses.
