The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while intentionally maneuvering in a canyon at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to enter a canyon environment at a low altitude, and the sudden change in wind conditions within the canyon.
Picture of the Day: Flying over Atlantic City
William Peters submitted this photo and note: “Flying over Atlantic City.”
Conquering the tailwheel
After a years-long break from aviation, Steve Quinn returns with a determination to learn how to fly a tailwheel airplane.
Registration opens for Air Race Classic
This year’s Air Race Classic celebrates the 95th anniversary of that historic competition, which marked the beginning of women’s air racing in the United States.
2023 public benefit flying award winners named
Created by the National Aeronautic Association in partnership with the Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, the Public Benefit Flying Awards recognize volunteer pilots and organizations engaged in flying to help others.
FAA to study air traffic controller fatigue
The three-person panel will begin its work in early January and provide a final report to the FAA about six weeks later, according to agency officials.
Attempt to park in tight parking space dings another airplane
A vehicle was parked to the right and Aircraft Y was parked on the left. The space between the two was very tight.
Picture of the Day: Into clear air
Victor Vogel, MD, CFI, CFI-I submitted this photo and note: “In a Cirrus SR22 on an IFR flight plan from Norfolk, Virginia, to Selinsgrove, Pennsylvana. We just descended out of icing conditions at 7,000 feet MSL to clear air at 6,000 feet MSL over Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna River. A smooth ride.”
Pay attention
I can’t imagine why the city would want to annex the land if development wasn’t the ultimate plan.