The pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s speed and altitude during the landing approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were his access to a limited set of flight controls, his obstructed vision due to his seating position, and the pilot’s decision to return to the relatively constrained runway following a perceived anomaly of the airplane’s flaps.
Pictures of the Day: Like a homesick angel
Lincoln Benedict submitted this photos with a note: “Did a fun adventure over the weekend that I’ve been pondering for a while: Marcy Field (1I1) to Mt. Marcy (5,344 feet, the tallest mountain in New York state). I brought my bike with me so I could get to the trailhead on the east side. Took the Phelps trail up and then Southside back: 16.5 miles. Refueled myself with an ice cream and two iced teas
and back to the plane. What a delightful takeoff — with half fuel and a
light load this thing climbs like a homesick angel. What a day!”
An eagle among crows: Bud Anderson honored at Oshkosh
According to Bud the name Old Crow meant wise bird when he was talking with teetotaler friends; to others, it represented booze.
Companion copilot video series released
“The videos help non-pilot passengers learn how they can assist with the preflight, route planning, navigation, and radio communications, including how to work with ATC.”
Registration opens for 2023 Aviation Design Challenge
The winning team will receive an all-expenses-paid general aviation experience, which includes a CubCrafters Manufacturing Experience. The second-place team will receive a Redbird Flight Simulations STEM Lab.
Radiant Technologies introduces its next generation of instruments
The new line includes a multi-function instrument, altimeter, a fuel gauge, and more.
Attempt to takeoff from the middle of the runway goes awry
The pilot’s decision to attempt a takeoff from the middle of the runway in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.
Picture of the Day: Smoking takeoff pass
General Aviation News writer Frederick A. Johnsen captured this very cool photo at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. He notes: “An extremely slow shutter speed of 1/80 seconds catches Matt Younkin’s Beech 18 on its smoking takeoff pass.”
I found the young ‘uns
If you restrict your search for “young ‘uns” to SUN ’n FUN and AirVenture you are likely to be disappointed.