Carl Niedermeyer submitted the following photo and note: “A Saturday lunch stop for two beautiful Van’s RV-8s and a gorgeous Howard DGA-15P at Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) in Washington State.” 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 […]
The real story behind the proposed changes to LSA
Is it possible to unring a bell? Perhaps not, but additional information can help mute the sound.
Some serious hangar flying
Fun was had by all at last Saturday’s pancake breakfast at KLEE.
EAA releases Flight Test Manual
The 47-page manual is a comprehensive program for amateur-built aircraft flight testing, according to EAA officials.
Thrush 510G Switchback Firefighter certified
The Thrush 510G Switchback, which can go from ag plane to firefighter in a matter of seconds, has been granted full certification by the FAA.
Garmin GFC 500 autopilot approved for Beechcraft Bonanza and Debonair
The Garmin GFC 500 autopilot is now STC’d for some Beechcraft Bonanza and Debonair aircraft.
Unstabilized approach bends Yak
Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach and delayed application of full throttle for a go-around, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
Picture of the Day: Unlimited emergency landing spots
Tom Kingston submitted the following photo and note: “Flying in the Midwest in the fall is one of the safest places to have an engine out. Unlimited emergency landing spots. Some may find it boring, but the color panorama is often beautiful.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? […]
Is acceptable level of risk personal or universal?
I won’t be landing any airplane atop a moving vehicle regardless the number of restraints holding me in.