New from Sporty’s is the Flight Gear Oxygen System Organizer, which organizes and stores the multiple components of a portable oxygen system, including bottles, masks, cannulas, endless tubing, and more.
Open door distracts Cirrus pilot
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s right side door was properly secured prior to departing on the accident flight, and his subsequent distraction due to the door during the landing attempt.
Picture of the Day: Departing Oshkosh
Adam Rhee Adam submitted this photo and note: “The Italian Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team taking off. Photo taken on my phone from the south flight line at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.”
The Honeymoon Airplane
After 26 years on display at the Hiller Aviation Museum in California, the Fairchild 24 C8C known as “The Honeymoon Airplane” has a new owner and a new home at an airpark in North Carolina.
Pilot Minute: Why should I be concerned about herbal remedies?
In the latest Pilot Minute video from the FAA, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup lists five herbal remedies and supplements that are not acceptable for medical certification — Kava, Kratom, Rauwolfia, Valerian, and Cannabis — and their effects on aviation safety.
Community Appreciation Day slated for S43
The Aug. 10, 2024, free event is “to show our appreciation to the Snohomish Community,” organizers noted.
Schweiss Doors introduces newly designed Strap Latch Door
Available in yellow, black, grey, and white, the newly designed door eliminates the need for cables, chains, sprockets, pulleys, extra motors, and additional parts, according to company officials.
Pilot seriously injured when experimental crashes
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Pilot error
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “How do you remind your pilot, on a photo flight, to wear solid black or navy blue? Show him or her this photo!”