Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane’s wing striking the ground while the pilot was maneuvering to realign with the runway.
Pictures of the day: What more could you ask for?
Gary Lanthrum sent in these photos, with a note: “The San Juan Islands in Washington state are a special place. I was able to take some neighbors to a cabin on a private grass airstrip on Stuart Island Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. The air was clear, the winds were light, and the picnic was delicious. […]
UFOs exist
Bill James believes in UFOs and can’t wait until the day he can officially become a member of the United Flying Octogenarians.
New city, new plane
Everything is new again. New city in a new plane for Rafael Cortes.
Free online course aims to inspire kids about careers in aviation
A free online course targets kids 8 to 12 to inspire them to look to the sky for their future careers.
Sporty’s introduces small flight bag
Sporty’s has introduced a new small flight gear bag just right for short flights.
FAA approves new providers for processing drone airspace authorizations
The FAA has approved an additional nine new partners to its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) initiative, which provides processing of airspace authorizations for Part 107 drone operators who fly in controlled airspace.
RV-6 nose gear damaged during bounced landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing on the grass runway.
Picture of the Day: The loves of my life
Leigh Hubner submitted the following photo and note: “The loves of my life — my wife Kamilla with our two kids Olive, 4, Archie, 2, and our Cessna 195. She’s new to us in Georgia after spending her previous 66 years around California. We love popping over to a near-by airport, Peach State Aerodrome, for […]