The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around to avoid birds, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
Picture of the Day: In the air, finally
James Wiebe submitted this photo and note: “This Belite Aircraft Chipper 2 was built three years ago but was never flown late 2021. The Belite Aircraft factory fire, life, and so forth got in the way. But I’m flying it now. This photo was shot with an Insta360 X2 on a 10′ boom mounted to the lift strut over McMaster Gliderport (29KS) in Kansas, which the base of my airplane activities.”
Remembering Bill Larkins
Friends will gather March 20, 2022, to remember aviation photographer and historian Bill Larkins.
Cessna’s parent company to buy Pipistrel
Textron, parent company to Cessna, Beechcraft and Bell, is buying Pipistrel, a pioneer in electric aircraft. Once the deal closes, Textron will create a new business segment called Textron eAviation.
VNY to host virtual career day
The two-hour program is designed to introduce high school students to the wide range of career opportunities in general aviation.
New president named at Continental
Karen Hong has been named president and CEO of Continental Aerospace Technologies.
I suddenly and completely unexpectedly hit the water
While flying low over the water I suddenly and completely unexpectedly hit the water. The plane pitched up in the air and back down slamming onto the water extremely hard. The plane came to a stop and myself and my passenger were in dense fog.
Picture of the Day: Good morning Vietnam
Anh Tran submitted this photo and note: “Welcoming the dawn during a morning flight.”
Questions From the Cockpit: Who needs to be enlightened?
There are a lot of stumbling blocks in the way of accurately turning on Pilot Controlled Lighting, so it may be time for a refresher on lighting up the night.