Don Welty submitted this photo and note: “A Cessna 185 delivers mail to a remote community nestled in the Wrangell Mountains of Alaska on a cold and clear -27°F morning.”
Taildraggers and turmoil
General aviation has long faced challenges with landing-related mishaps, but the study underscores the disproportionate role of tailwheel aircraft in these incidents, according to the researchers.
New accident tracking website launched
A newly launched website tracks general aviation accidents “in real time,” according to its founders.
Epic Flight Academy opens new flight school at KADS
Epic Flight Academy has opened its newest flight school at Addison Airport (KADS) in Dallas, Texas.
The Complete Private Pilot and syllabus updated
The 14th edition of The Complete Private Pilot textbook and the eighth edition of The Complete Private Pilot Syllabus have been updated to reflect current rules, procedures, and equipment, according to ASA officials.
Ground service vehicle vs. Beech C90
The ground vehicle driver’s failure to see and maintain clearance from the airplane while conducting ground operations.
Incorrect installation of fuel pickups leads to crash
Probable Cause: The incorrect installation of the fuel pickups, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the lack of documentation of the airplane’s unusable fuel.
Picture of the Day: Skiing in France
Erenstein Robert submitted this photo and note: “Altiport Megève in France is an interesting airfield with small aircraft doing their rounds and a number of helicopters flying in and out during the season to bring the more fortunate for skiing.”
The Renaissance pilot of Texas
Andrea McGilvray took a winding road to a life in aviation, from cooking to electrician’s apprentice to selling real estate, but she finally find her home in the sky.