As we joined the pattern to prepare for landing we noticed there was no runway visible. The runway had been destroyed and was apparently being completely rebuilt with heavy machinery in place doing the construction. There were large yellow Xs at the end of where the runway would have been. We were still hearing traffic calls that were talking to us as we were in the pattern, but we never saw any other aircraft.
Pictures of the Day: Flying over glaciers
Jim Stevenson sent in these photos with a note: “During May of 2023 I flew in Alaska for a few weeks and captured these photographs while flying over glaciers.”
Pizza and planes
What’s the best way to get kids excited about aviation? Combine pizza and planes, like they do at EAA Chapter 534 at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida.
Post-maintenance peril
New research, which examined more than 20,000 GA accidents, shows a 33.8% higher risk in the first hour of flight following an inspection. Even after that critical first hour, the risk remains elevated for at least 31 hours, according to researchers.
Veteran pilot honored as Master Pilot
The award is bestowed upon pilots who have had 50 or more years of safe flying.
Centennial celebrations slated for Fairchild and Travel Air
The airplanes will have a place of honor on the AirVenture flightline, with additional programs and activities held in conjunction with the Fairchild and Travel Air type clubs, according to EAA officials. All owners of Fairchild and Travel Air aircraft are invited to be part of the centennial activities.
Formation flight ends in crash
The pilot of the Ryan Navion’s failure to maintain visual sight of and clearance from another airplane during a formation flight, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
Picture of the Day: Miracle on the Hudson
Rafael Paiva submitted this photo and note: “The Airbus A320 from US Airways flight 1549 displayed at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum in Charlotte, N.C. I highly recommend visiting this museum, very nice volunteers and airplanes on display.”
Taking a vacation to improve my flying
While many of the advantages of accelerated training may appeal to someone who is busy, or has an aviation career in view, it offers tremendous value even to recreational pilots who desire a high level of training and can set aside the time to immerse themselves in the curriculum.