Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare while landing on water with glassy water conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Picture of the Day: Topping off the tank
George Urns submitted the following photo and note: “Bill Stein tops off his Zivko Edge 540 at Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) in Pontiac, Michigan, following his amazing air show appearance.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in […]
Blind 13 year old wins flour bombing contest
Inaugural FATPNW flour bombing contest was a hit.
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission awards record amount in aviation education funding
39 schools and groups received grants this year.
SC pilot wins Sporty’s latest Flight Crew scholarship
Donna Holman will use her scholarship towards earning her flight instructor certificate.
Latest edition of Practical Safety Management Systems published
The book gives guidance and resources to create, implement, and maintain a Safety Management System.
Fuel exhaustion fatal for two
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: First flight
Richard Brown submitted the following photo and note: “My wife and I had the opportunity to take a couple of the young women from her church group flying in our Mooney. Neither one had ever been in a small plane before, and one had only flown commercial once as a very young child. We took […]
A passenger with history
We pass by people each day who have amazing accomplishments behind them, who are mostly anonymous.