Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with a bird during approach.
Picture of the Day: Fourth generation pilot
Stanley Fortier submitted this photo and note: “My granddaughter, Hannah Fortier, had her first flight lesson today, taking her on a wonderful journey of being our family’s fourth generation pilot. Her great grandfather, Herman Fortier, became a pilot in 1947. He owned and flew Beechcraft Bonanzas (a 1947, 1948A, 1949B, and 1952C models). I, Stanley […]
Not all greases are created equal
Most of the problems stem from a belief that all grease is created equal and as long as a bearing has some sort of grease in it, it will be fine.
The return of the Sonerai
Plans and parts are now available for the Sonerai I, Sonerai II, and Sonerai IIS aircraft.
Virtual Expo part of EAA Spirit of Aviation Week
You can still visit the exhibitor hangars at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh — virtually.
Cirrus SR20 muffler and heat exchanger PMA’d
The Nicrocraft part for the muffler is eligible for installation on Cirrus SR20 S/N 1423 and on.
River landing goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering the airplane at a very low altitude in a confined area while attempting to land on a river.
Picture of the Day: Early morning wake up alarm
Alex Dupuis submitted this photo and note: “My 1958 PA-18A departing Eklutna Lake strip in Alaska’s Chugach State Park. Friends were still asleep as I snuck out to the plane, fired up, and took off near the camp sight. The gang awoke with the engine start up and they grabbed their phones to document the […]
CFI creates one-of-a-kind gifts for her students who solo
Each of the solo mats are custom made for the individual student pilot.