Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the muffler attachment hardware, which resulted in the muffler separating in flight, thermal damage that interrupted the magnetos’ function, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Post flight
Dale Weir submitted this photo and note: “Time to pour a beverage of your choice and wipe the bugs, oil and grease off — with a smile!” 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 […]
WINGS: Pin it on the pilot
You can still earn WINGS pins, thanks to Avemco.
Zenith Homecoming 2020 is a go
This year’s event will look a bit different with changes due to the pandemic.
FAA introduces aircraft pilot workforce development program
Grants from $25,000 to $500,000 will be awarded to programs that train high school students to be pilots, aerospace engineers, or drone pilots.
Universal Avionics launches UA Academy
Courses are designed for pilots, technicians, installers, and others flying and managing aircraft with UA equipment.
Pilot on wrong frequency hits another plane while landing
Probable cause: The inability of the pilot of the Piper and the student pilot and flight instructor of the Diamond to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the collision was the Piper pilot’s failure to use the correct common traffic advisory frequency to announce his airplane’s position.
Picture of the Day: Better safe than sorry
Erik Levin submitted this photo and note: “Seeing three single-cell airmass thunderstorms, including lightning, develop near the traffic pattern at Purdue University Airport (KLAF) in West Lafayette, Indiana, quickly triggered the ‘better safe than sorry’ thought process, followed up with a full stop short approach.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture […]
No Bueno translates to No Go
The word “probably” should not figure into your flight planning. It’s possible that rule should extend into your day-to-day life as well.