Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in flat light conditions on a hard-packed snow-covered landing area.
Picture of the Day: Sleeping volcanoes
Carl N submitted the following photo and note: “Picturesque Glacier Peak with Mt. Baker in the background, as seen from a Van’s RV-8 during a recent flight. Both Washington State mountains were recently ranked by the U.S. Geological Survey as two of the most dangerous volcanoes in the U.S.” Would you like to have your […]
To unmuddy the muddiest of waters
The FAA has no rule, regulation, order, or policy statement that would prevent you, or anyone else from learning to fly at the flying club you choose to call home.
Video: Flying pipeline patrols in a Cessna Cardinal
Learn all about the Cessna Cardinal and pipeline patrols in this new video.
New hangar sports 70′ drive-through doors
The Agtegra Aerial fleet includes two Air Tractor 502s, two Air Tractor 402s, an Air Tractor 602, an Air Tractor 802 and a Piper Brave.
Sheltair Aviation to add Colorado FBO at KBJC
The agreement marks Sheltair’s first corporate presence west of the Mississippi.
Student crashes into snow bank on takeoff
Probable cause: The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the control yoke to correct for a drift and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Low pass
Matthew McKee submitted the following photo and note: “Noticed a set up for a low approach and got out just in time to catch this L39C.” 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 […]
Cirrus Aircraft: The Numbers
Without Cirrus, I believe the number of active pilots would be even smaller.