The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls.
Picture of the Day: Flying over Texas thunderstorms
Justin Urry submitted this photo and note: “Flying a King Air 200 over central Texas heading back to the west coast and just happened to fly over thunderstorms at FL260 as the sun was setting.”
Rockin’ on the Runway
Talk about a win-win: Rockin’ on the Runway combines the fun and excitement of an air show with a very good cause: Raising raise funds for children and young adults with developmental disabilities who live at St. Mary’s Residential Training School in Boyce, Louisiana.
Cancer survivors take to the skies over Montana
Summit Aviation’s annual Cancer Survivor Flight Camp returns for its ninth year, taking off July 17, 2023, and lasting throughout the week. For five days, four campers will get to fly — and fly — a Diamond.
Common flight board for volunteer pilots in the works
Being a volunteer pilot is great, but sometimes it’s a hassle to see what flights are available — which means some flights don’t happen. To take care of this problem, the Air Care Alliance needs help to create a Common Flight Board that shows opportunities across the nation.
ASA offers free eBook with print FAR-AMT
“ASA’s FAR-AMT books are the standard regulatory reference for the industry,” company officials said, noting the reference book includes the “consolidated FAA regulations and procedures pertinent to aviation mechanics, maintenance operations, and repair shops.”
Veteran pilot dies in crash after failing to remove flight control lock
The pilot’s failure to remove the flight control lock before departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection and flight control check before takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Lunch at S88
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo — and video — with a note: “Five planes and pilots from Jefferson County International (0S9) in Washington took advantage of the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation’s early opening of several state airports in the Cascades on May 25, 2023. We had a great flight in to Skykomish State Airport (S88) and a fabulous lunch at the Whistle Stop cafe in town. The planes included two Maules, a Skywagon, a Carbon Cub, and a Cessna 120.”
Moses Lake Air Show aims for visitors near and far
The 2023 Moses Lake Air Show had all the traditional elements of an air show: Snarling warbirds, modern jets, and vintage aircraft adorning the ramp at Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Washington. But the show also had a decided eye to the future.