The student pilot’s inadequate inflight navigation and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a collision with trees.
Picture of the Day: Summer camp on steroids
John Banks submitted this photo and note: “As part of the 2023 encampment training, cadets from the Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing, as well as cadets from nearby wings, got to fly in a C-130. The annual encampment provides cadets with many exciting experiences that are both challenging and fun.”
Bombers and ballet
What happens when a 15-year-old ballerina shows up in full costume at the Warbird area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023?
Video: It’s all about the warbirds
Smitty Smith, the force behind FunPlacesToFly.com, recently posted a video shot at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 that features warbirds, including a C-47, T-6, a Huey, P-51, B-24, B-25, B-29, A-26, Zero, BT-15 and an F4U. It’s an entertaining five minutes for warbird lovers.
Avionics sales break records
The latest figures from the Aircraft Electronics Association show that avionics sales in the second quarter of 2023 topped $823 million — the highest quarterly sales volume since the association began its Avionics Market Report 11 years ago.
Breitling releases U.S. limited edition watch
Limited to 300 pieces, the $11,900 pilot watch is available exclusively in the United States, according to officials with the Swiss watchmaker.
Assumptions lead to near miss
I was focused on the approach and touchdown point and didn’t hear any other radio transmissions, so I assumed she was waiting on our arrival. I looked immediately to the left, and saw a Cessna in a climb directly over our wingtip.
Picture of the Day: Trusty old workhorse
Kurt Winker submitted this photo and note: “Amazing what a trusty old workhorse like the Cherokee 235 can do. The world’s oldest 235 in Santa Theresa, New Mexico, picking up my son’s Christmas present.”
An airline pilot’s return to GA begins with a first-time visit to Oshkosh
“I had known about Oshkosh ever since learning to fly in 1985,” said airline pilot Dan Cook. “It was like a mythical land that was on my bucket list to visit, but I always had to work in July due to a low seniority number.” After attending the 2023 show with his family, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is definitely on his list to revisit — as well as the “fun flying” of general aviation.