Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: VP at Oshkosh
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “While cruising my flight planning app July 17, 2020, and longingly looking toward Oshkosh, I discovered Vice Presidential TFRs over RIPON and Oshkosh. Could it be the White House failed to get the word on the AirVenture cancellation? Just for a moment, close your eyes, assume your best […]
Aviation author still flying high at 87
“I’ll be 88 this year, and I really get a lot of pleasure out of owning an airplane and being able to fly it.”
FAA completes installation of Colorado weather cam
All 13 weather cameras should be installed and operational by mid-August 2020.
Video: The Goblin jet fighter
The new video introduces you to a truly unique aircraft: The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin parasite jet fighter.
Single-pilot jet learning center expands
The learning center includes information for all of the most relevant single pilot certified turbine aircraft.
Bird hits Cessna 560
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.