Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Rise above the storm
Weston Brown submitted the following photo and note: “Thunderstorms at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona, are beautiful miracles.” 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 for our new […]
When Nancy flew the Atlantic first
The Atlantic had been crossed by air, and the U.S. Navy had accomplished the feat.
Video: A world record setting STOL landing
Could you land in 9’5″? Dan Reynolds can.
800 and counting…
Air Tractor hits a major milestone.
Senate commemorates AOPA’s 80th anniversary
The resolution acknowledges AOPA’s role in growing the pilot population, advocating for aviation safety, and protecting and promoting aviation.
Honoring the WASPs
You don’t have to be a member of Women in Aviation to honor the WASP.
Pilot crashes after told he shouldn’t fly alone
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach speed, which resulted in in a hard landing and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without an instructor onboard.
Picture of the Day: Off at dawn
Juan José Braun submitted the following photo and note: “Taking off from Chajarí (Entre Ríos) in Argentina.” 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 for our new Page 4 photo feature […]