Probable cause: The stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a ditch.
Picture of the Day: Early morning Florida sky
Scott Golden submitted this photo and note: “Palm Beach Flight Club fleet of aircraft on the ramp at North Palm Beach County Airport (F45) in West Palm Beach in Florida after an early morning rain turns into blue skies.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit […]
A classy grassy aerodrome
Paul Griffin bought the 51 acres and opened the airport in 1979, just a few years after he took up flying.
Expert tips for flight planning
“Spend some time ahead of your departure preparing in case you don’t get the route you want.”
Flight instruction at 1960s prices
The instrument rating special is priced at just $10 an hour.
Museum slates book sale
The free event also include bags with aviation- and space-themed crafts for the first 150 kids.
Pitts pilot hits power wire
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires during approach.
Picture of the Day: A successful IFR checkride
Matthew McCoy submitted this photo and note: “Passed my IFR checkride. Pictured here with my DPE. That was a tough rating, in my opinion. Excited to get it done.” 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 […]
Questions from the Cockpit: A question of color
While I don’t know where the term black box comes from, I’m pretty sure I know why it won’t go away: It sounds cool.