Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: On the grass
Mitchell Gossman submitted this photo and note: “Mooney N1149X on the grass at Arlington Municipal Airport (3A9) in South Dakota.” 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 […]
Ask Paul: Why is my #1 cylinder so much hotter?
On a normally aspirated engine, with a carburetor, the fuel distribution between all of the cylinders is not equal.
Video: The best of B-17s
The 20-minute video features the best of the B-17 flying at various airshows in the last few years.
North Dakota pilot wins Cessna 180 in raffle
There were 11 other winners in the raffle, taking home everything from Alaskan Bushwheel tires to a fly-in fishing package.
Private Pilot: The Missing Lessons video training released
The program contains lessons that are often overlooked, glossed over, or not fully explained during private pilot training.
Yak’s landing on grass runway goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper planning for landing on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Picture of the Day: Layover
Robert Hartnmaier submitted this photo and note: “A 1938 Cessna Airmaster at Stevensville, Montana, with the Bitterroot Mountains in the background. Layover on the way from Sandy, Oregon, to home airport, Old Bridge Airport (3N6) in New Jersey.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it […]
Questions from the Cockpit: The Need for Speed
There’s lots of tricks to increase speed: Adding power, reducing drag, changing aerodynamics, and reducing weight.