Probable cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent hard, off-airport landing and nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Elk at the airport
Martha Jacob submitted the following photo and note: “Dick Jacob, owner of Northwest Propeller Service, had just returned from a fall hunting trip when he spied a small herd of elk next to the runway at Pierce County Airport (KPLU) in Puyallup, Washington. The elk seem unfazed by the airplane taking off. Maybe they were […]
What oil is best for my plane this winter?
What oil should you use in your plane this winter?
Video: In the moment
A new video shows why it’s so important for pilots to be in the moment.
Aviator College at KFPR unveils $4 million expansion plan
Aviator College at KFPR unveils expansion plans.
Twombly honored by Page Field
Base Operations at Page Field hosted a customer appreciation luncheon where Mark Twombly was named Aviation Ambassador of the Year for 2018.
Hawthorne now accepting Super Bowl reservations
Reservations are now being taken at Hawthorne Global Aviation Services in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII.
Piper bent after pilot forgets to extend landing gear
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during the approach to land.
Picture of the Day: Short final in a Blanik
William Hunt submitted the following photo and note: “This photo was taken by a coworker when I took her husband for a glider ride at Caesar Creek Soaring Club near Dayton, Ohio. We were only 100′ or so in the air. If you look closely, you can see the spoilers extended.” Would you like to […]