Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was available for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Optical illusion
Rick Nihda submitted the following photo and note: “In a Cessna 172 passing by CN Tower in Toronto at 2,000′.” 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 […]
Starships, Bonanzas, Staggerwings and more flock to Beech Party
The 44th annual Beech Party was attended by a wide variety of Beech and non-Beech aircraft.
Video: High Sierra Fly-In STOL Drag Air Race Finals 2018
A new video chronicles the STOL Drag Air Race Finals at the 2018 High Sierra Fly-In.
People moving to Wichita for training and jobs thanks to tuition-free scholarship program
A new scholarship program to train employees for Wichita’s aviation industry has already attracted 50 people.
New FBO in shape of a Corsair opens at KFHB
A new FBO has opened in the Corsair-shaped general aviation terminal at KFHB.
Video: ForeFlight supports new Apple iPad Pro
ForeFlight now supports native resolution for the new 11-inch Apple iPad Pro.
Piper pilot hits trees while trying to land
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was a partial, temporary loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined bec
Picture of the day: The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
Martin Steiner sent in the photo taken by Raven G. Coates and a note: The ‘pot of gold’ in this photo is Candler Field near Williamson, Georgia. The Peach State Aerodrome is a recreation of Atlanta’s original airport from the 1920s and includes hangars, a restoration shop, and a museum. It was home to Ron […]