Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with gusting wind conditions.
Picture of the Day: Born to fly
Trent Palm submitted the following photo and note: “Sun setting in the backdrop in western North Dakota as we are ready to take to the sky. Sunset flight with myself and my wife out of Mandan, N.D. (Y19) with our family 1969 Cherokee 6 300. It’s the family traveler.” Would you like to have your […]
The impossible turn is now possible
“A turn back to the airport following an engine failure shortly after takeoff is a risky maneuver, but there are times when it might be the least hazardous option.”
Red Bull calls it quits for its air races
The races just didn’t attract the level of interest of other Red Bull events, officials say.
AirVenture Cup registration nears
Deadline is June 1 to register for the AirVenture Cup.
Garmin autopilot approved for Cessna 208
The standalone autopilot integrates with a number of glass flight displays.
Clay Lacy at KOXC awarded repair station certification
This is Clay Lacy’s third FAA Part 145 repair station.
Lack of safety wires contributes to homebuilt’s crash
Probable cause: The airplane builder’s failure to install safety wires on the brake disc attachment bolts, and the mechanic’s failure to identify the omission during the condition inspection. The subsequent brake disc separation resulted in a loss of di
Picture of the day: Dreaming of flight
Megan Vande Voort, whose husband, Shane, owns Classic Aviation at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa, sent us this photo, simply titled “Dreaming of flight.” 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 […]