The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing.
Picture of the Day: AirVenture volunteer
Thomas Hoffmann submitted this photo and note: “Volunteer and a mobile windsock at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.”
A trip back in time
Re-enactors make history come truly alive for those attending — and participating at — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Video: Working ATC at Oshkosh
In the latest episode of ForeFlight’s Between Two Wings, ForeFlight’s Jay Wiles talks with Renee Spencer, one of many air traffic controllers the FAA brings in each year for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Learn about the different places controllers work throughout the week, including many places outside the tower. Renee also describes the process for controllers to be selected for the show each year.
Hartzell Propeller opens online flight gear store
Hartzell Propeller has launched the new Hartzell Flight Gear Merch Store with a wide selection of Hartzell-branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, vests, polos, and hats. The company has also produced a limited-edition EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 T-shirt.
Garmin introduces height advisor for experimentals and LSA
Garmin has introduced the GHA 15, which uses radar technology to provide height above ground level (AGL) information on G3X Touch flight displays for experimental aircraft and light-sport aircraft (LSA).
Landing during 2021 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh bends RVs
The RV-8 pilot’s failure to account for the position of the RV-7 behind him during the landing roll in a staggered landing formation, which resulted in a ground collision of the two airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the self-induced pressure created by the air show environment to land, stop, and get off the runway into the grass as quickly as possible.
Picture of the Day: North Forty Maule rat
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “My Maule tied down in the North 40 parking area of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. I used a VERY long selfie stick to get this perspective that shows the sea of airplanes around my tie-down spot.”
Creativity makes flying even cooler than it already is
Just because I don’t have a need for the tech doesn’t mean it isn’t cool or worthy.