Probable Cause: The pilot’s flooding the engine with fuel during a cold engine start, which resulted in an engine fire.
Picture of the Day: A mighty preflight
Cheryl Goodwin sent in this photo with a note: “Martin Mars water bomber pilot Peter Killin walks the wing of the mighty airplane prior to a high speed taxi test on Sprout Lake, BC. We had the pleasure of spending time with Peter and experiencing the thrill of stepping the airplane up while still keeping her touching water. An outstanding life experience and then some!”
Just 50 instances
In 2023, pilots in 50 instances misunderstood “Line Up and Wait” instructions, highlighting a decades-old debate about the clarity of aviation phraseology and its impact on safety.
Video: Stinsons on display
Smitty Smith, the man behind the website Fun Places to Fly, recently posted a new video capturing two Stinsons flying in to a gathering of EAA Chapter 1246 in McKinney, Texas.
Redbird launches annual State of Flight Training survey
“We want to hear from everyone who is involved in the industry, not just instructors and students,” Redbird officials noted.
Garmin autopilots approved for Barons, Cessna 180s
The Beechcraft Baron A55 is approved for the GFC 600, while the GFC 500 has received certification for Robertson STOL-equipped Cessna 180s and Cessna 185s, adding on to the already certified Cessna 180 and 185.
Carb ice fatal for CFI and student
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while maneuvering for forced landing in dark night visual meteorological conditions.
Picture of the Day: Reaching for the sky
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “A Just Aircraft Super STOL shows its stuff at Paradise City during the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Re-branding induced drag
Joseph, a student pilot in Georgia, writes: I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around induced drag. Can you help me out?