Probable cause: The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management and his failure to switch the fuel selector to the “both” position in accordance with the Before Landing checklist, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: A fun flight
Jan Randle submitted the following photo and note: “A fun flight over western North Carolina in a 1941 Piper J-3.” 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 […]
Sweepstakes pays you to be a safer pilot
A new sweepstakes aims to increase participation in the FAA’s WINGs program.
Video: The best fishing in Alaska
A new video takes a family fishing to a spot only accessible by general aviation aircraft.
Applications open for Upwind scholarships
Applications are due Feb. 22, 2019, for the Upwind scholarship program.
FAA puts out call for new Drone Advisory Group members
Wanted: New members for the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee.
Zenith’s hands-on workshops return to the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo
Zenith Aircraft’s two-day hands-on workshop returns to the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo.
Pilot makes successful emergency landing, then hits signs and a fence while taxiing off road
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to taxi the airplane from the road and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from signs and a fence after a successful emergency landing following a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Super Cub on the river grass
Mike Kincaid submitted the following photo and note: “Super Cub on a grass strip near Priest River, Idaho.” 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 4 […]