Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while flying at low altitude.
Picture of the Day: Florida pilots’ reward
Charley Valera submitted the following photo and note: “Pilots Tom Tipton and Charley Valera were flying in Tipton’s Cherokee Six when they were rewarded with this amazing sunset near Clearwater, Florida. The two were returning after another flight delivering supplies to Panama City, Florida, after Hurricane Michael in October 2018. Good deeds are worth doing.” […]
If you can’t say something nice…
Is Shana’s path easy? Hardly. Few, if any people, enjoy an easy path in life. Regardless, I fail to understand the need for people to tear into her.
AOPA to award $1 million in scholarships
AOPA will award $1 million in flight training scholarships to high school students and teachers this year.
Aircraft wreck site points to Amelia Earhart’s lost plane
Investigation is set to continue this year on an aircraft wreck that could solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart.
Embry-Riddle takes top spot on list of online educators
Embry-Riddle takes the top spot among online bachelor degree programs.
Fuel level transmitter OK’d for Maule aircraft
A new fuel sender has been approved for Maule aircraft.
Fatal crash caused by pilot’s medical condition
Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of vision during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly with a known medical condition.
Picture of the Day: Evening fog on the Tongass Narrows
Jeff DeFreest submitted the following photo and note: “The ‘Skymule’ is ramped for the evening as the fog rolls in at Murphy’s Landing (8K9) near Ketchikan, Alaska. The Cessna 180H on Edo 2960 floats is owned by Jeff and Kari DeFreest.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You […]