Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during the approach to land.
Picture of the Day: Short final in a Blanik
William Hunt submitted the following photo and note: “This photo was taken by a coworker when I took her husband for a glider ride at Caesar Creek Soaring Club near Dayton, Ohio. We were only 100′ or so in the air. If you look closely, you can see the spoilers extended.” Would you like to […]
December 17 started it all
Historians have long pegged December 17, 1903, as a seminal turning point in the history of the world, which is why many aircraft made their first flights on the anniversary of the first flight.
Video: How to train for backcountry flying
A new video shows how one pilot trained for flying in the backcountry.
Don’t pay a private company to renew your aircraft registration
Aircraft owners should not pay a private company to renew their registration with the FAA.
Super Bowl flight requirements for GA pilots released
The FAA has published a special webpage with information for Atlanta-area airspace and airports in preparation for increased traffic for Super Bowl LIII.
Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX turboprops enhanced with new flight deck features
Cessna has enhanced the flight deck capabilities to new production Caravan and Grand Caravan EX turboprops.
Stinson’s skis malfunction
Probable cause: A failure of the aft support cable on the left main landing ski due to an inadequately formed nicopress sleeve, which allowed the ski to rotate into a vertical position shortly after liftoff, and its unavoidable separation duri
Picture of the Day: Sunset at Stearman’s
Scott Davis submitted the following photo and note: “Stearman Field (1K1) in Benton, Kansas, at sunset.” 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 Page 4 photo feature […]