Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point following a loss of engine power and his inability to stop the airplane on the short, soft runway. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane
Picture of the Day: Learning to fly (from Point B to Point A)
Jams Gill submitted this photo and a replay of a cockpit conversation: “Ok. Do you think you can get us back to the airport?” “I can certainly try.” “Good job! How did you figure out how to get back?” “I turned around and followed the river back.” “You are a natural! How old are you? […]
My Story: The Flying Farmer
At 92, flying farmer Glenn Kinneberg has stories to tell.
Video: What Mike Patey’s building next
The video reveals Mike Patey’s new homebuilt project.
New Smart Panel Mount USB Charger introduced
The new Smart charger has circuitry built in to allow devices to charge at a higher rate.
Garmin autopilots STC’d in Mooneys and Cessna 414
The GFC 600 and GFC 500 autopilots provide thousands of GA aircraft with a simple, light-weight, cost-effective autopilot upgrade path, Garmin officials say.
Air Plains Services named authorized dealer for Dynon Avionics
“Being named an authorized dealer by Dynon is a confirmation that we do things the right way.”
Gust pushes Piper PA-12 into another plane
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the taxi on skis on hard-packed snow in gusting wind conditions.
Picture of the Day: Seaplane training
Matt McCoy submitted the following photo and note: “Glassy water landing practice in a Cessna 185 amphib on Vancouver Lake in Washington State.” 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 […]