Probable cause: The contamination of snow and ice on the left main landing gear and brake, which prevented the wheel from rolling during touchdown and resulted in a nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Freaking awesome!
Sam Scanlon from jsfirm.com submitted the following photo and note: “From rural Pennsylvania…Alone, winter, flying, Super Cub, freaking awesome!” 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 for our new Page […]
Pilot Perspectives: Airshow star John Klatt
Airshow star John Klatt started as many pilots do, pumping gas and washing airplanes to pay for flight training.
Splashing in at Bowden’s Landing
The annual seaplane splash-in at Bowden’s Landing in Florida was opened to all seaplanes this year.
Florida Legislature considers cutting aircraft sales tax
Florida lawmakers are thinking about cutting the state’s aircraft tax.
Canadian shop tapped for AeroForce turbocharger repair
A Canadian shop has been tapped to provide repair services on AeroForce turborchargers.
Scholarship winners revealed
Women in Corporate Aviation have awarded several scholarships.
Fuel exhaustion contributes to crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing in a field. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed action in taking contr
Picture of the Day: Memorial flight
Mary Ann Lebold submitted the following photo and note: “A yellow Cub over Enumclaw Flats in Washington state en route to fellow aviator’s memorial service March 24, 2018.” 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 […]