Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to perform a steep turn at low altitude, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Trying out a new camera mount
Sean Mulligan submitted the following photo and note: “Trying out a new camera mount on our Piper PA28-235 over Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Beautiful winter thick smooth air that the Cherokee thrives in! So lucky to get to experience this as part of my life.” You can see a video of the flight below the […]
Confronting the fear factor
Fear is not the answer to any problem. Knowledge is where the light is.
Video: The Doctor Killer
A new video takes a close look at the V-Tail Bonanza.
New FAA rule on GA pilots and RVSM goes into effect
A new rule eliminates the requirement for general aviation pilots to apply for an RVSM authorization when their aircraft is ADS-B equipped.
Confessions of an Air Traffic Controller
Just published is “Confessions of an Air Traffic Controller.”
FAA UAS Symposium 2019 postponed
The government shutdown has led the FAA to cancel its annual UAS symposium.
Loss of control while landing fatal for Cirrus pilot
Probable cause: The pilot’s uncoordinated flight control inputs and subsequent inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in a loss of control and uncontrolled descent with insufficient altitude for recovery.
Picture of the Day: Taking off
Jonathan Leabeater submitted the following photo and note: “Taking off on Runway 01 at Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in South Carolina in our old Archer.” 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 […]