Probable cause: An in-flight collision with a flock of birds.
Picture of the Day: Slipping the surly bonds
Mary Ann Lebold submitted the following photo and note: “A Stearman slips the surly bonds of earth at Lenhardts Airhaven (7S9) in Hubbard, Oregon, in the late afternoon of Nov. 2, 2018. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]
The advantages of updated technology for general aviation
Our fuels expert lists the many advantages general aviation could reap with new technology engines, like those used by the auto industry.
Deliveries up, billings down so far this year for GA aircraft
Aircraft deliveries increased in the first nine months of 2018, but billings fell 2.2%.
Record number of solo students to be recognized in ceremony
A record number of solo students will be celebrated at a ceremony on the SUN ‘n FUN campus in Florida.
Air racing makes it way to China, with some help from Reno
The first ever air race in China takes off Nov. 16, with some help from the folks behind the Reno Air Races.
Garmin to expand aviation training events in 2019
Garmin has expanded its pilot training classes for 2019.
Plane hits car after improper maintenance
Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the throttle linkage attachment hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power when the hardware separated in flight.
Picture of the Day: Battle over Homestead
Lynn Wolfe submitted the following photo and note: “The Tora! Tora! Tora! reenactment team put on an explosive show during the Wings Over Homestead Airshow in Florida Nov. 3-4, 2018.” 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 […]