The series kicks off in March at the Swamp STOL Competition & Fly-In in Louisiana.
Bird crashes through windshield during IFR approach
The impact created a large hole in the windshield sending plexiglass, bird feathers, blood, and gore into the face and torso of the pilot, as well as throughout the cabin.
Picture of the Day: Snowy turnoff
Rich Eisenberg submitted this photo and note: “A snowy runway turnoff.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Who was first?
Lucas, a private pilot from Connecticut, writes: “There seems to be some disagreement here at the hangar. Was the Cirrus the first airplane with a full-frame parachute?”
Repair work continues on EAA’s B-17
Aluminum Overcast had been in Punta Gorda, Florida, since March 2021, when a routine pre-flight inspection revealed a crack emanating from the left sheer web, which is a secondary support structure for the wing. The only way to repair that is by removing the wing.
Cactus Fly-In celebrates 65th year
Organized by the Classic Airplane Association of Arizona, the fly-in is held on the first weekend in March every year.
Textron opens applications for summer internships
Summer internships are available to high school students between the ages of 16 and 19. The six-week program, which begins in June and ends July 14, includes part-time paid internships that allow students to learn “about a wide range of exciting career fields and also get paid while doing it,” Textron Aviation officials said.
Corrosion and rust leads to fuel starvation
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of corrosion and rust in the fuel injection servo.
Picture of the Day: A nice addition to the fly-in
John Weber submitted this photo and note: “A rainbow caught at the Wings over Weirsdale fly-in at Love’s Landing, Florida.”