The location of the gas spring is orientated to keep it out of the way while entering or exiting the aircraft.
LA County Air Show scholarship deadline extended
The deadline to apply for the $2,500 scholarships is March 8.
Snow covered runway leads to accident
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see the taxiway when returning to the ramp from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the airplane rolling down an embankment.
Picture of the Day: $100 breakfast
Jan Randle submitted the following photo and note: “Cub waiting to go fly for a Western North Carolina breakfast run.” 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 […]
Inattention to detail
How we handle the distraction is far more important than the distraction itself. And that’s something worth thinking about and planning for.
Forty-plus compete in New Zealand Bush Pilot Championships
The annual STOL and precision landing contest was held Feb. 1 at Omaka Airfield in New Zealand.
Cascade Warbirds expands scholarship program, extends application deadline
The new deadline to apply is Feb. 29.
Aviation insurance agency opens new office
Founded in 1989, SHAIA just celebrated its 30th year specializing in aviation insurance.
Fuel exhaustion leads to C150 crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off-airport landing and nose-over.