Hayman Tam submitted the following photos and a note: “An annual tradition at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California, continues on as this pumpkin, autographed by many costumed children, begins its earthward plunge from this Enstrom 480.” That was followed by the messy duty of cleaning up pumpkin from the taxiway. Would you like […]
The Year in Pictures
It’s that time of year again. We’re looking for your best photographs for The Year in Pictures for our two print issues in December. The photos also will be posted online during the coming months as Picture of the Day, like the one below: Send us your best shots taken during 2018. Note: Please send the […]
Throwing cold water on fires
Air tankers have evolved since they were first used in 1937.
For this Civil Air Patrol squadron, it’s not just about airplanes
Civil Air Patrol cadets in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, learned all about flight in a hot air balloon.
Volunteer pilot organization Lighthawk featured in PBS documentary
Lighthawk, which uses volunteer pilots and their airplanes to help save the environment, is the subject of a new documentary on PBS.
Flight Chain App adds NTSB accident trends in latest update
A new feature added to the Flight Chain app allows pilots to discover — and learn from — trends in aviation accidents.
Student’s improper flare results in prop strike
Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Picture of the Day: All in a row
Thomas Letts submitted the following photo and note: “This was a Young Eagles event where everyone just parked. It is amazing to see that all the planes lined up in perfect order and all the propellers are exactly the same as well.” The event was sponsored by EAA Chapter 301 and held at Front Range Airport (KFTG) […]
The return of Wings Over Wine Country
The Wings Over Wine Country airshow returned this year to KSTS, drawing local crowds and local performers.