This near-miss brought to my attention my lack of taking action to prevent it.
Pictures of the Day: Scenes from SUN ‘n FUN 2024
Photographer Matt Genuardi captured these scenes during opening day of the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 9.
The door man for hangars
Mike Schweiss, the founder of Schweiss Doors, says his company sells the “Cadillac of doors.”
Work begins on diesel-powered Seminole
On opening day of the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, officials with Piper Aircraft said they are partnering with DeltaHawk Engines to explore the feasibility of integrating DeltaHawk’s diesel engine into Piper’s PA-44 Seminole.
Virtual town hall meeting to update pilots on Rhode Island’s GA airports
The virtual briefing will provide development updates at the state’s airports, including Rhode Island’s five GA airports: Block Island, Newport, North Central, Quonset, and Westerly State Airports.
Dynon unveils largest display yet with SV-HDX1200
“Pilot feedback is at the core of everything we do at Dynon and a common request is for a larger display option,” says Michael Schofield, director of marketing. “The SV-HDX1200 is a solution for all of us who are experiencing the effects of additional years on our eyes.”
Fuel starvation brings down Globe
The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Holy Smoke
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A nice sunrise at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Bartow, Florida.”
The devil’s advocate
The devil’s advocate in me thinks the better lesson is: “You want to land and takeoff with a headwind whenever possible. However, there will be times when you find you have no choice but to land or takeoff with a tailwind. This is where your PIC judgment comes into play. It’s up to you to decide if you can make that landing or perform that takeoff safely, or whether you need to land somewhere else, or whether you should put off your trip to another day.”