Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate after takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Once is enough
Richard Gurbin submitted this photo and note: “Coming into Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. A 20-minute flight in my Cessna 206 over stunningly beautiful country saves a one-day trek on foot. This park runway is 500 feet long x 50 feet wide … ocean on departure to the west and 500 feet of clearing […]
In the end
Today is not my day to get airborne. I’m too emotionally distracted by the plight of our Lola to focus on the task of piloting an aircraft today.
GA advocacy groups balk at significant fee increases at border airports
Fees jumped from 29% to 54% to make up the shortfall caused by the pandemic.
Garmin Autoland certified for general aviation aircraft
The Piper M600 is the first to be certified with Autoland, with the Cirrus Vision jet and TBM 940 next up for approval.
105 Days of Safe Summer Flying
The free webinar includes accident case studies to help pilots understand the dangers associated with summer flying.
Fuel starvation leads to landing in field
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.