The book gives us a glimpse into life growing up in a “flying family” with two pilots for parents, a family plane named Charlie and, quite literally, a propeller under her parents’ bed.
High density altitude impairs 172’s takeoff performance
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to take off in high-density altitude and gusting quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of lift and an inability to gain altitude during the initial climb.
Picture of the day: Reflecting on Oshkosh
Frequent contributor Jim Roberts sent us this photo he took at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 of a Howard DGA spinner. N1785H is owned by Jim Kreutzfeld, he added. 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 […]
Miscommunication common at airshows
Even when NOTAMs are issued, the human factor leads to miscommunication.
Tips for that first flight after maintenance
Many pilots admit they don’t know what they are looking for during a post-maintenance preflight.
Video: The nicest Zenith 701 ever built
Cleveland, Tennessee’s John Humberd named his CH701 the “Super 701”.
Piper apprenticeship program takes off
The nine apprentices started their two-year program in August.
Failure to remove engine cowl plugs results in crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to remove the engine cowl plugs during preflight, which resulted in excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during climb and a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: A true warbird
Brittany Sena submitted the following photo and note: “A 1946 L-16 at the 2019 Dayton Airshow. This L-16 is a true warbird that is still fully functioning and was used as an Army Air Force plane before becoming used as a plane for the Civil Air Patrol.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture […]