Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a sufficient climb rate during initial climb in high-density altitude conditions with the airplane near its forward center of gravity and maximum gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with trees.
Picture of the Day: Happy Canyon Utah
Jason Null submitted this photo and note: “Happy Canyon, Utah, fall camping. Perry Null with his grandson Morgan Arsenault and the Carbon Cub.”
One Pilot’s View: A stable approach
If I am not flying a stable approach to final — and I now know what that looks and feels like — I automatically go-around. No more nervous approaches, fears, or anguish.
Homebuilt fatal accidents drop more than 15%
The 44 fatal accidents were 8% below the FAA’s not-to-exceed number of 48 for fiscal year 2020,
Video: Chinese drone show breaks records
The incredible light show included 3,051 drones, handily beating the former world record of 2,066 drones.
BendixKing expands autopilot certification list
AeroCruze 230 is now available for more than 35 aircraft platforms, including Baron, Bonanza, Mooney, Piper Malibu, Mirage, Seneca and Seminole, Twin Cessna, and others.
Test flight fatal for pilot
Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a loss of the left engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left engine power due most likely to a fuel system issue that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Picture of the Day: P-51 test flight
Brett Godown submitted this photo and note: “Test flight of the fully restored 474978 P-51 Mustang at Salinas Airport in California, including Cal Pacific Airmotive.”
Tips to improve fuel efficiency in your airplane
The principals for improving gas mileage in an aircraft are optimizing engine operation, minimizing weight, reducing aerodynamic drag, and improving operation parameters.