The pilot’s improper landing flare during the rejected takeoff that resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse.
Picture of the Day: God Bless America
Peggy Preston submitted this photo and note: “The winds were right, the flag flying high, and the 1941 World War II Boeing Stearman flown by CFI Tim Preston was practicing landings at Winter Haven Regional Airport (KGIF) in Florida.”
A master class in how to winterize your airplane
There has always been controversy about how to best prepare general aviation aircraft engines for long-term storage, but from my viewpoint, you’ve covered all the bases and then some.
Desert airstrip restored by volunteers after flood damage
Volunteers worked for two days to restore the Chicken Strip in Death Valley National Park after it was washed out in floods.
Expounding on the expansion of the FAA’s weather cameras
The webinar will highlight the FAA’s plans to expand the weather camera network into more locations in the United States, with information on how you can provide input directly to the FAA on where you would like a weather camera installed.
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal Dallas mid-air collision
The preliminary report notes there was no altitude deconflictions briefed before or during the flight. It also noted that the P-63’s avionics did not record any information from the accident flight.
Exhausted pilot loses control of plane while landing
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.
Picture of the Day: Falling in love
John Weber sent in this picture with a note: “I brought a Buccaneer XA home to restore and my 3-year grandson, Liam, seems to have fallen in love.”
Fans flock to Wings Over Camarillo
Wings Over Camarillo is a fan favorite among air shows and 2022 was even better with a huge presence of airplanes from Planes of Fame.