Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing in dusky, flat light conditions, which resulted in a tree strike.
Picture of the Day: A gentle approach
David LeRoux submitted this photo and note: “Paul Kuntz landing at Sequim Valley Airport (Discovery Trail Farm Airpark – W28) in his homebuilt Sinus Pipistrel.” 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 […]
Five fascinating flyers just waiting to make their U.S. debuts
These five aircraft were supposed to make their U.S. debuts at SUN ‘n FUN.
FAA expands extensions to medical, training and testing requirements
Pilots whose medicals would have expired at the end of April, May, June, July, August, and September can add three months to their medical certificates’ validity.
Video: Does what you eat affect your flying?
Is there a correlation between nutrition and flight performance?
Construction begins on $60 million project at KFFZ
The 23-acre development will offer significant opportunities for new and expanding aviation businesses, according to airport officials.
Jet blast bends Piper
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Picture of the Day: Short final
Kevin Quinn submitted this photo and note: “Short final for the beach.” 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 for our new Page 4 photo feature in the print issue […]
Do you use GPS?
If you don’t use GPS, and I suppose there are a few who don’t, then this shouldn’t be a problem. But for the rest of us, this could be a big problem.