The book the book explains how the ATC system works and teaches pilots what to say, what to expect to hear, and how to interpret and react to clearances and instructions.
Fuel exhaustion leads to remote forced landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Summer fun on the grass
Andrew Lyons submitted the following photo and note: “Dropped into N41 in Waterbury, Connecticut, with my Cessna 172P on a beautiful August afternoon to stretch my legs and enjoy the weather for a bit. Great little airport with two grass runways in the hills north of Waterbury.” Would you like to have your photo featured […]
Questions from the Cockpit: A matter of law
In July’s column we took a look at why captains sit in the left-hand seat, which ended up generating a lot of reader speculation that it might have had something to do with right-of-way rules, which in turn generated a lot of requests that we look at the origins of today’s right of way rules. […]
Video: Mustang vs. Spitfire
Recently posted to YouTube by AirShowStuffVideos is a video shot at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. The video, shot during the Saturday air show, compares two legends of World War II: A North American P-51C Mustang “Lope’s Hope 3rd,” piloted by Bernie Vasquez, and a Supermarine Spitfire MkIXc, “Half Stork,” piloted by Warren Pietsch.
Colorado Aeronautics Division wins ‘Best Practices’ Award
This is the first time a state aviation agency has won the award.
Aviation Design Challenge launches
This is the eighth year for the challenge.
First solo goes awry
Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Picture of the Day: Early morning coffee
Jeff and Kari DeFreest submitted the following photo and note: “Early morning coffee in the Kootznoowoo Wilderness. The Tongass National Forest offers some great fly-in cabin rental opportunities. This is the view from the historic Big Shaheen Cabin on Hasselborg Lake on Admiralty Island in southeast Alaska.” Would you like to have your photo featured […]