The student pilot’s inadvertent movement of the fuel shutoff switch to the “off” position while attempting to take a picture of himself, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent ditching in open water.
Picture of the Day: Flying back in time
Andy Heins submitted this photo and note: “This is my 1941 Monocoupe 90AL. Photo by Linda LaBarre.”
Are GA airports red-headed stepchildren?
It is not enough for us to say, “we were here first” or “it’s not our fault you don’t understand the value of an airport.”
Video: Winter Weather Challenges
Are you ready to fly in winter weather? This video from the FAA includes lots of tricks and tips to help keep you safe this season.
Cirrus SR20 sim introduced
The ALSIM flight training device reproduces the SR20 cockpit and flight deck.
Northwest Aviation Conference latest victim of pandemic
The weather just won’t clear in time for February.
Attempt to hand prop 182 goes awry
The pilot’s failure to set the friction lock on the throttle before hand propping the engine, which allowed the airplane to move forward and impact a credit card machine. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the parking brake for reasons that could not be determined.
Picture of the Day: Flying 50 years and still learning
Wayne Kyle submitted this photo and note: “Larry Sears (left), Brandon Areys, and Wayne Kyle with a Bonanza A-36 at Telluride Regional Airport in Colorado, where we were participating in a mountain flying course. I’m 81 years old, been flying 50 years, and still learning!”
A different 2020 surge
If I tell you that Part 103 ultralights are selling exceptionally well during COVID-19, would you believe it? I don’t blame you if you don’t — most would agree with you … but all the naysayers are wrong.