Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with deer during the landing roll.
Picture of the Day: First flight with Grampa!
Marten vanEyk submitted the following photo and note: “My six-year-old grandson, Colin, was absolutely intent on getting it right, as my co-pilot, on his first flight with Grampa in the Piper Warrior!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]
Prop TBO: ‘Nobody does that’
You should follow the manufacturers recommendations for TBO for your prop.
Textron launches apprenticeship program
The two-year program will provide factory and classroom training in a wide range of skills needed to help design, build, and maintain production tooling for the aircraft manufacturer.
All in Aviation’s Paul Sallach chosen Small Business Person of the Year for Nevada
The company offers flight training, aircraft rentals, sales, management, and storage.
The Museum of Flight closes temporarily due to coronavirus
A date for reopening has not been set.
Inoperative fuel gauge results in fuel starvation
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with an inoperative fuel gauge.
Picture of the Day: Sometimes it’s a difficult choice
Wayne Keegstra submitted the following photo and note: “The homebuilt clipwing Cub almost always wins. Completed in 2017, it’s a pure joy to fly. Oh yeah, the vette is a 65.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in […]
How to get your airplane ready for spring flying
If your plane has been sitting this winter, there’s a few things you need to do before spring flying season.