Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Picture of the Day: Seaplane landing near Mount Saint Helens
Matt McCoy submitted the following photo and note: “My nephew Zachary captured this picture of an amphib 185 landing on Yale Lake in Washington State.” 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 […]
Revisiting a pot that could use some stirring
Aviation has never been particularly welcoming to women. And by “aviation” I mean “men involved in aviation.”
Video: How passengers can help pilots during flight
The short video gives some helpful hints to passengers who’d like to help out during a flight.
NH bank introduces general aviation aircraft financing
The bank is offering loans for single and twin-engine planes flown by their owners.
Recreational Aviation Foundation photo contest launches
Winning images will appear on RAF greeting cards that go out to thousands of donors and supporters as thank you notes.
C-150 exhaust system replacement parts approved
Cessna 150 owners can order specific parts or complete exhaust systems.
Failure to enrich mixture ends in accident
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to enrich the mixture during the descent, as required by the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), and his subsequent failure to follow the POH emergency procedures, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel/air mixture and subsequent loss of rpm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain despite the availability of two nearby airports.
Picture of the Day: Final OSH19 sunset
Carl Martin submitted the following photo and note: “Carl Martin, of Houston’s Lone Star Squadron, took this picture of his RV6A on July 27, 2019, with the final sunset of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. This was his second consecutive year to fly into AirVenture.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of […]