As pilot rejected takeoff, lack of familiarity cited as a contributing factor in Tecnam P2008 accident.
Picture of the Day: A visit to where it all began
Conrad R. Zapanta, MD, submitted this photo of a Cessna 172 at First Flight Airport in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. In the background is the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]
The flip side of Sinek
In 2009 a not particularly well-known Simon Sinek stood up at a TEDx event in Puget Sound and dropped a new way of thinking on his audience. Simon postulated that greatness in any industry, with any new product or service, starts with the founder and their team knowing why they do what they do, and […]
Video: STOL competition on a Belgian beach
Recently posted on YouTube is a video of a short takeoff and landing competition held on Knokke Beach in Belgium. Organized by the folks behind the Vintage Air Rally, the Zoute Air Trophy competition attracted pilots from all over the world.
S52 reopens
WINTHROP, Washington – Methow Valley State Airport (S52) reopened July 3, 2018, with a new runway after a 45-day temporary closure to rehabilitate the 22-year-old pavement. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation began the four phased $5 million project to replace the pavement and maintain the airport May 14. Phase 1 and Phase […]
Women in Aviation now accepting applications for scholarships
Women in Aviation is accepting applications for 108 scholarships that will be awarded at their 30th annual conference set for March 14-16, 2019 in Long Beach, California.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 App now available
Going to AirVenture 2018 in Oshkosh? Download the official app now.
Grass landing goes awry
Pilot fails to maintain adequate glide path to runway, lands short collapsing gear.
Picture of the Day: No, it’s not a glider — I hope
Steve Franseen submitted the following photo and note (as well as the headline): “Visiting a friend just before a beautiful dusk flight home in my experimental Cozy III. Across town in 11 minutes? No problem.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. […]