Probable cause: The pilot’s inability to maintain the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane landing hard short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit canopy opening in flight.
Pictures of the Day: Over Lake Tahoe
Kevin Quinn submitted the following photos and note: “Kevin Quinn over Lake Tahoe on a Christmas Day flight.” 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 Page 4 […]
New initiative launches to offer long term aircraft rentals to student pilots
“By giving our clients exclusive use of an aircraft, pilots get a chance to build meaningful time.”
First EAA Proficiency365 sim at KOWD
With the sim, pilots can legally log flight time. It also can be used for portions of your flight training and Instrument Proficient Checks.
Jan. 31 deadline to apply for Cascade Warbirds scholarships
The scholarships covers ground school and two flights at Boeing Field in Seattle.
New name, expansion in the works for KFXE FBO
Phase I of the expansion will add a 20,000 square foot hangar.
RV-7 pilot stalls on landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Sharing the dream
Sam Warren submitted the following photo and note: “My grandson, who has cochlear implants, is very interested in Gloria, our 1959 Cessna 182B.” 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 […]
A capital day for an airshow
Sacramento may be the seat of power in California, but for one weekend it is also the seat of aerial power when the California Capital Airshow takes place.