Probable cause: The student pilot’s use of an improper engine hand-propping procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement.
Picture of the Day: My two favorite girls
Colin Macdonald submitted this photo and note: “My wife Joyce and my N35 Bonanza on the grass runway at Cedar Mills Airport (3T0) on Lake Texoma, Texas.” 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 […]
Ask Paul: Why is my oil temperature so high?
First step: Check the accuracy of your gauges.
A tribute to an aviation supermom
One of our favorite photographers is the star of a recent Air Facts Journal story.
Maryland aircraft tax exemption becomes law
The 6% tax exemption will yield a $600 savings on the installation of $10,000 of avionics and about $2,000 on a replacement Lycoming IO-540 engine for $34,500.
Scared to talk to controllers?
A free webinar will teach you what controller expect from pilots, as well as some tips for how to talk to ATC.
Pilot stalls on takeoff during proficiency check
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Protection from the virus
Jerry Cornwell sent in this photo, with a quick note: “I will not get sick!” 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 in […]
The last of its type: Lars Gleitsmann’s Lockheed 60
Lars Gleitsmann believes his Lockheed AL60-B2 is the last of its type that still flies in its original configuration.