Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with a deer during the landing roll.
Picture of the Day: A moose hunting morning
Bill Jackson submitted the following photo and note: “Dawn breaking over Hunting Lake in Saskatchewan during a moose hunt. Slim’s Cabins C-180 and my C-185 C-GISX.” 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 […]
Pilot Perspectives: Racing in the Long EZ
Dave Adams has given more than 1,000 rides, plus another 100 Young Eagles flights, “for the simple pleasure of spreading the joy of aviation.”
Video: Draco lives
Draco will return stronger than ever.
Michelin adds new sizes to Pilot tire line
The new sizes include 6.50-8/8/160; 7.00-6/8/160; and 8.50-10/10/160.
FlightSafety to build new learning center in Houston
The new learning center will be at the Ellington Airport.
First solo in Stinson 108 goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain appropriate training in the airplane before flying solo.
Picture of the Day: Ready at dusk
Carlo Wise submitted this photo and note: “Fresh from a bath in preparation for the next day’s flight to ferry three rescue cats from San Antonio to Memphis on their ultimate journey to the East Coast to their forever homes.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can […]
Human Factors: Mindset
When it comes to mindset, pilots must possess a fixed mindset, but be able to adapt when needed.