Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Home Sweet Home
Gerald Griggs submitted this photo and note: “At home in the neighborhood of Blakesburg, Iowa’s Antique Airplane Association fly-in, Labor Day weekend, 2020. Airplane is NC28050, a 1940 Piper J-5A.” 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 […]
Why is the cockpit called the cockpit?
There are three competing theories to explain the use of the word “cockpit” as the name for the nerve center of an airplane.
Operation Thank You Relay in the Sky set to take off
The relay will take off Sept. 24 from San Diego International Airport, flying to 98 cities across all 50 states and culminating in Washington D.C. on Oct. 30.
Young Eagles workshops introduced
The workshops are geared toward introducing kids to the basic elements of airplanes and aviation.
New propeller certified for Dakota
The new prop increases climb performance by 5%.
Pilot loses control when his seat slides back during takeoff
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly secure his seat before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding back as the airplane accelerated during takeoff, his inability to reach the pedals, and the subsequent loss of directional control and impact with trees and shrubs.
Picture of the Day: Beautiful morning flight
Dirk Forbush submitted this photo and note: “This is a picture of the sun just coming up as I was flying down one of my favorite rivers in east Idaho in my Aviat Husky.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All […]
A better way to change oil
Oil pans and drain plugs are often “perfectly” located so that it is almost impossible to get to them without burning your hands, as well as spilling oil everywhere.