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.
Sustainable fuels summit slated for next year
The Business Aviation Global Sustainability Summit is scheduled to take place in March 2020.
Deadlines approaching for nominations for FAA’s Women in Aviation Advisory Board and Youth advisory board
Do you know someone who could advise the FAA?
Rehkop honored for 50 years of service to general aviation
Rehkop was awarded for 50 years of outstanding service to “thousands of pilots, aircraft owners and aviation companies nationwide.”
Failure to see transmission wires seriously injures pilot
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires.
Picture of the Day: Where the destination is as great as the journey
Sue Haun submitted the following photo and note: “When adventure calls, takeoff to Alpine Airport (46U) and the smiles will start rolling in.” 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 […]
Pursuing what works to advance safety in general aviation
The current aviation certification system has worked extremely well for general aviation. Congress should apply its lesson to other areas of aviation.