A primary control (aileron) system anomaly that progressively worsened during a test flight that resulted in a loss of control. The reason for the anomaly was not determined due to impact damage.
Picture of the Day: Rainbow in the sky
Frederic Smet submitted this photo and note: “Circumnavigating some blustery showers in France on an IFR training flight in the Cirrus SR20 during February 2022. Nice shadow image of the windscreen on our wing.”
The plane he’s always wanted
“If you have to put a battery charger on it, I don’t want to own it,” said Ryan. His airplane is meant to be flown — not be a show piece.
Own a vintage Bonanza?
Pilots who own a vintage Bonanza have received a special invitation to this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, where the Bonanza’s 75th anniversary will be celebrated.
Zenith Fly-In planned for Wine Country
Zenith Aircraft Company’s West Coast representative, Quality Sport Planes, is hosting an Open House and Zenith Fly-In Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Cloverdale Municipal Airport (O60) in wine country in northern California.
New flight sim lab opens at KARR
The new lab, which boasts four training devices, will not only serve student pilots, but also be used as a showroom for Virtual Fly, company officials noted.
Pilot blames crash on plane’s ‘natural instability’
The pilot’s excessive brake input while he attempted to maintain directional control during landing roll.
Picture of the Day: What a rush
Roger Thomas submitted this photo and note: “A photo of my Husky taken by my friend Jake from his Smith Cub as we were returning from a Florida Cub Flyers get-together. Valkaria Airport (X59) to North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (F45), 68 miles at 199 feet off the deck in formation. What a rush.”
The clock is ticking for general aviation
General aviation is the last mode of transportation that still uses leaded fuel.