The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.
Picture of the Day: 150 sunset
Chris Lionudakis submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken by my 12-year-old Cody out the window of our 1962 Mooney, while big brother and mom fly beside us in our 150M, en route to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.”
It’s not my airport, unless it is
When is the best time to start an airport preservation and promotion project? 20 years ago. When’s the next best time? Today.
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal Reno crash
The pilot directly behind the two planes that crashed told NTSB investigators that the planes were not where he expected them to be.
Textron Aviation’s apprenticeship programs recognized by state
Textron Aviation’s Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs have been recognized as state-registered apprenticeships through the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Pilot releases children’s book
Veteran pilot Patricia Osborn has released her new children’s book, “The Fire Truck That Could Fly,” with illustrations from Eric Castleman.
Skylane and Twin Star have near miss in pattern
While on the left base leg I heard another aircraft announce left base. I looked all around and was not able to see another aircraft. I announced and made my turn to final for Runway XX. At that point another aircraft reprimanded me over the CTAF for “cutting me off.” There was some unprofessional “back and forth” on the CTAF where, in the heat of the moment, we expressed our differing opinions of who was at fault.
Picture of the Day: His First AirVenture
Scott and Jessica Goerne submitted these photos and a note: “While 2023 was our fourth time coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, it was our son’s first! He is only 11 months old and it turns out he loves airplanes just as much as he loves his cars and trucks at home! In the first picture we are back home with his first ever Oshkosh shirt. The second photo is from Chester V’s while at dinner. He absolutely enjoyed the traffic flying over as they were coming to land on the North 40 landing strip. Anything and everything that was flying in the sky during our stay within the campground he was looking to the sky! He especially loved the jets, but would get mad when the noise was on one side of camp but the Jet was somewhere else! We hope that in years to come we can continue this as a family tradition and he continues to learn more and love the shows just as much as we do!”
Birds of a feather
One of the most common questions our oils expert receives is from pilots wondering why general aviation is in the same spot regarding unleaded avgas as it was 25 years ago.