Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Picture of the Day: Back seat driver
Ellexis Green submitted this photo and note: “Jasper, my faithful navigator, is loving his job and the views that come with it!” 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 […]
The do’s and don’ts of sharing the costs of a flight with a passenger
A new Advisory Circular outlines the do’s and don’t’s of sharing flight expenses.
Video: Coast-to-coast in a Pitts S1
Flying from coast-to-coast is a monumental flight. Even more so in a single-seat plane with a short range and a squirrelly landing profile.
How much general aviation flying do airline pilots do?
Results of the research could improve general aviation safety.
Global Navigation for Pilots updated
This book is for pilots who want to know more about planning international flights.
Water in the fuel system brings down Cessna 172
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel system during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during departure and a subsequent impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Nothing beats a sunset from the sky
Braulio Cosme Thormann submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful evening view while returning from KOXC, heading south west to KFRG, while approaching the north coast of the Long Island sound at 4,500′, around Norwalk, Connecticut, in an Cirrus SR20 G6.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You […]
Sticks and yokes and wardrobe malfunctions
If you haven’t flown behind a stick, try it. You just might like it. But choose your wardrobe carefully. It matters.