Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because extensive fire damage precluded thorough examination of the engine and its associated systems.
Picture of the Day: Preflight done, lets go…
Dave Stevens submitted the following photo and note: “My co-pilot, a poodle mix, is always ready, mutt-muffs on, in my 1959 Forny F-1.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered […]
Do LSA make good trainers?
“The best trainers are light, small, maneuverable, frisky.”
For the love of OSH
Dan Pimentel, the force behind the Airplanista Aviation Blog, has launched the new “For the Love of OSH” essay competition to help the Experimental Aircraft Association celebrate its 50th anniversary at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. New for this year, the competition seeks 500-word essays from people who have attended the big show […]
KISM provides $190M annual economic impact
The economic impact increased $81+ million in just six years.
Japan’s Muroya wins Red Bull Air Race in Russia
Muroya has won the first two races of the final season for the Red Bull Air Races.
US Sport Planes expands
The expansion increases hangar space.
Non-certificated pilot crashes into house
Probable cause: The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from residential buildings and trees in gusting wind conditions.
Picture of the Day: My first solo in the R-22
Lindsay Petre submitted the following photo and note: “After many, many months of struggle and weeks of weather delays, it was finally a perfect day for my first solo in the Robinson R-22. Photo is by my CFI Mike DeMarchi.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can […]