Known for being one of the most versatile and robust aircraft ever produced, the Cessna Caravan has become the DC-3 workhorse of our current times — as Cessna nicknames it, a “Swiss Army Knife with wings.”
Fuel starvation leads to forced landing on a road
Probable cause: The failure of the engine-driven fuel pump and the pilot’s failure to identify the pump’s failure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing on a road, during which the airplane hit obstacles.
Picture of the Day: Heavy clouds
Scott Golden submitted the following photo and note: “N1737T, Piper Cherokee, parked on the ramp at North County Airport (F45) in Florida after just landing with threatening skies approaching.” 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 […]
The Maule family get-together
The annual fly-in is truly a family affair, attracting Maule aircraft owners, wannabe owners, and retired employees.
FAA releases new protocol for pilots with diabetes
The new protocol opens the door for people with insulin-dependent diabetes to become airline pilots.
New business aviation group launches in Florida
The new group is planning several events for next year, including a Safety Day.
Garmin adds Piper models to GFC 500 autopilot STC
Added to the STC are the Piper PA-28 Models: 201T and 236 and the
Piper PA-32 Models 260 and 300.
Bird strikes Cessna 172 in flight
Probable cause: An in-flight collision with a bird.
Picture of the Day: Time to depart
Dana Vander Ark submitted the following photo and note: “This photo was taken by my Uncle Dan Lee Vander Ark. I flew a Cessna 172N from Fallon, Nevada, to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to visit family. This was taken the morning I was leaving. Pictured from left to right is Kevin Vander Ark (my other uncle), […]