Probable cause: The failure of the pilot, who was not a certified mechanic, to tighten the B-nut on a remotely mounted oil filter line, which resulted in oil exhaustion, a total loss of oil pressure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Resting on shore
Joe McMurray submitted the following photo and note: “A Carbon Cub resting on shore at Lake Tahoe.” 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 photo […]
A logbook fail
Why restrict ourselves to two narrow lines to document all the juicy details a magical flight holds.
Garmin introduces Autoland
In the event of an emergency, Autoland determines the optimal airport and runway, taking into account factors such as weather, terrain, obstacles, and aircraft performance statistics.
Performance Aircraft opens new flight training facility at KLNK
Facilities include a a new hangar that houses the school’s fleet of training aircraft, which includes Cirrus, Cessna and Piper Aircraft.
Runway extension in the works at KHNB
The project will extend the runway and the parallel taxiway 500′.
Pilot hits wrong switch on landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent contact with the engine control unit toggle switch during flight, which resulted in the engine shutting down.
Picture of the Day: Done for the day
Steve Colby submitted the following photo and note: “My friend Peyton and I had completed a late afternoon flight in Lansing, Michigan. As we were walking away from the Archer before the line crew stowed it for the evening, she turned back for one last look and snapped this photo as the sun was setting.” […]
Advancing in reverse
Our aeronautical future shows every indication of being just flat out amazing.