Probable cause: The failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN “B” nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting
Picture of the Day: Proving flight
Suresh Bista submitted the following photo and note: “When my airline bought a Cessna Caravan, we were required to perform a proving flight at some short mountain airstrips. This picture is of a strip in Jomsom, Nepal, where I had to do short field takeoffs and landings. It was fun, filled with excitement with a […]
A perfect day of flying
Want to go flying? It’s not a trick question.
Video: 10 unusual aircraft
This video counts down 10 unusual general aviation aircraft.
SoCal high schoolers to job shadow at VNY
This program provides a unique opportunity for area youth to experience firsthand the high paying jobs that exist in their own community.
Zeniths place well at 2019 Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Championships
Congratulations to the Zenith STOL “Sky Jeep” pilots for their excellent flying at the 2019 New Zealand Bush Pilot Championships
Godspeed Peter Anderson
At the end of January, the skies of the Pacific Northwest darkened just a bit with the loss of longtime owner Peter Galvin Anderson.
Piper pilot loses control on snow
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in flat light conditions on a hard-packed snow-covered landing area.
Picture of the Day: Sleeping volcanoes
Carl N submitted the following photo and note: “Picturesque Glacier Peak with Mt. Baker in the background, as seen from a Van’s RV-8 during a recent flight. Both Washington State mountains were recently ranked by the U.S. Geological Survey as two of the most dangerous volcanoes in the U.S.” Would you like to have your […]