Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Floating along the coast
Peter Bowers submitted the following photo and note: “A Pilatus PC-6 on floats shot from a WACO YMF-5F float plane off Hilton Head Island.” 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 […]
Good judgment comes from bad experience
Often, it’s a series of small things that contribute to trouble in the air.
Video: No doubt the cutest pit crew at Reno
A new video shows air racer Tommy Suell’s pit crew in action at Reno.
Santa’s approach plate
“He’s probably not legal to fly…he only shoots one approach per year and he’s not night current.”
Locations for AOPA Regional Fly-Ins revealed
AOPA has unveiled the three locations for its 2019 regional fly-ins.
FlyGIRL expands its collection
The flyGirl apparel line has added several new T-shirts, a pullover, and a hat.
Improper maintenance leads to forced landing
Probable cause: Improper maintenance of the fuel pressure regulator, which resulted in an excessive fuel and airbox pressure differential and subsequent loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: The early bird
Eduardo Gallegos submitted the following photo and note: “At El Paso International Airport (KELP) early morning Sept. 10, 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 Day are also considered for our new Page […]