Probable cause: Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Picture of the Day: Does anyone know where this Heath Super Parasol is?
Mary Ann Lebold submitted this photo and note: “This Heath Super Parasol was built by my father, Frank Vomocil, and his brother, Charley Vomocil, circa 1931 in Yuma, Arizona. In this picture, my father is at the controls. Aircraft flew once piloted by Bill Pender. Crashed near Pilots Knob due to a clogged oil line. […]
WINGS: The CFI is the MVP
Did you know you can renew your CFI certificate without a flight instructor refresher course?
Pilot completes Pole-to-Pole circumnavigation
The flight began on Nov. 16, 2019, from Gillespie Field in San Diego County, returning home to San Diego eight months and 24 days later on Aug. 10, 2020.
150 and counting…
The Bald Eagle Aviation Club in Kalispell, Montana, is the 150th flying club that AOPA helped create.
Pacific Coast Avionics earns top honors for 25th straight year
Garmin’s wide array of products is one of the main reasons Pacific Coast Avionics continues its place as a sales leader among all of Garmin’s global dealers.
Two planes collide on taxiway
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to yield to traffic established on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.
Picture of the Day: Instructing in the age of Rona
Neita Montague submitted this photo and note: “Neita Montague before closing the canopy in the back seat of her ASK 21 for a first flight of for 15-year-old Syd Whisler. Neita will also wear oxygen, her student a mask, and all vents will be open.” Wouldyou like to have your photo featured as Picture of […]
What’s it worth to ya?
I have never met anyone, ever, who believed their life was better before they learned to fly.