Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent hard landing while demonstrating a short-field landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Picture of the Day: Flying over Florida
John Cordes submitted the following photo and note: “Flying my C340 over Lake Harris in Florida.” 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 […]
Red Bull Air Racing: Reality vs. TV
Which is better? Watching a Red Bull Air Race at home or in person?
CFIT: The problem that never went away
Controlled Flight in Terrain continues to plague general aviation.
Video: Seven bad radio habits
A video posted to YouTube outlines seven things you should not say on the radio to ATC.
More than 50,000 applications for drones to fly in controlled airspace processed
The FAA has approved more than 50,000 applications from drone operators nationwide through its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) to fly in controlled airspace, exceeding expectations.
Dates set for 2019 FlightSimExpo
The dates have been set for the 2019 FlightSimExpo, which will have even more education sessions.
Cessna 172 damaged after tail strike on dirt runway
Probable cause: The airplane’s encounter with a depression in a dirt runway during takeoff, which resulted in a tail strike.
Picture of the Day: Wilderness flying
Wiley Loughran submitted the following photo and note: “A great day of flying and exploring the backcountry of Idaho. Landed at Cabin Creek airstrip in a Cessna 180. Water was too high, but we tried fishing for trout anyway!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit […]