Probable cause: The airplane’s encounter with a depression in a dirt runway during takeoff, which resulted in a tail strike.
Picture of the Day: Wilderness flying
Wiley Loughran submitted the following photo and note: “A great day of flying and exploring the backcountry of Idaho. Landed at Cabin Creek airstrip in a Cessna 180. Water was too high, but we tried fishing for trout anyway!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit […]
Ask Paul: How can I increase my engine’s horsepower?
A reader asks our engines expert for advice on increasing the horsepower of his Lycoming engine.
National Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2019
John and Martha King, Katherine Stinson, and Pappy Boyington are just some of the aviation luminaries that will be inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2019.
AOPA releases 80th anniversary book
AOPA has released a book to commemorate its 80th anniversary.
Radiant Instruments introduces its first pilot watch
Radiant Instruments has introduced a new pilot watch.
Air Plains Services named Aspen Avionics dealer
Air Plains Services has been named an Aspen Avionics dealer.
New tailwheel pilot hits runway light
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Picture of the Day: Getting out after four years of lock-up
William (Lee) Carpenter submitted the following photo and note: “This 1946 Ercoupe 415-C had been locked up in a hangar for four years after the previous owner passed away in 2014. It is now my aircraft. I am in the cockpit. Taking it out for a stroll and some fresh air. It has a new […]