Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of power in both engines.
Picture of the Day: On the way to the fly-in
James Jinnette submitted this photo and note: “Flying to the 45 Taildragger Fly-In at the Flying M Sky Ranch at Lexington, N.C. This photo of my 1964 Champion 7GCB was taken by Marcus Smith from his J-3 Cub, as we flew west in the early morning with another Cub and a Cessna 140 to the fly-in.”
Bomber escort failed, but chin turret scored
Gunship versions of the B-17 were seen as one answer to the scourge of German fighter attacks.
Video: Champ Attack
The short video documents a Champ formation flight during a fly-in.
Deck the halls with a Cherokee
Sporty’s Christmas ornament for 2020 features the Piper Cherokee.
Cirrus and Piper Meridian compatibility part of new Garmin flight display enhancements
The latest update includes a host of enhancements.
Sharp turn at low altitude a bad combination
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a sharp turn at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Pictures of the Day: Fall’s full glory
Bruce Spears submitted this photo and note: “A recent local flight to Margaree Airport (CCZ4) in on Cape Breton Island. The fall colors are in full glory here.”
Lights! Camera! Action! Cue the drone
The future looks bright for filmmakers to take their film projects to heights they would have only dreamed of just a few years ago.