The pilot’s failure to remove the flight control lock before departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection and flight control check before takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Lunch at S88
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo — and video — with a note: “Five planes and pilots from Jefferson County International (0S9) in Washington took advantage of the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation’s early opening of several state airports in the Cascades on May 25, 2023. We had a great flight in to Skykomish State Airport (S88) and a fabulous lunch at the Whistle Stop cafe in town. The planes included two Maules, a Skywagon, a Carbon Cub, and a Cessna 120.”
Moses Lake Air Show aims for visitors near and far
The 2023 Moses Lake Air Show had all the traditional elements of an air show: Snarling warbirds, modern jets, and vintage aircraft adorning the ramp at Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Washington. But the show also had a decided eye to the future.
Oklahoma sets Red River Run Challenge for pilots
This airport challenge will run from Aug. 12-20, 2023.
AV8 Prep launches online courses geared to private pilots
AV8 Prep has launched its new online learning platform, with courses for the private pilot certificate, instrument rating, commercial certificate, Certified Flight Instructor, and drone certificate.
FlightOutfitters introduces Sandbar Tote
Company officials noted they have had a lot of requests over the years from customers for a “more on-the-go, everyday bag.”
Fuel truck vs. Cessna 172
The FBO’s procedure of having a fuel truck cross the runway is to have the dispatcher in the FBO call on the CTAF “fuel truck preparing to cross runways,” the dispatcher then radios to the fuel truck they can cross if no one replies.
Picture of the Day: Husky hair
Ryan Weir submitted this photo and note: “Mason Weir got a great shot of his sister Abbie Weir’s hair during an evening open-door Aviat Husky flight. Abbie, 22, has just finished her commercial and started her CFI, while Mason, 19, is finishing up his private pilot certificate. I couldn’t be more proud of both my kids, not only as their flight instructor, but as their Dad.”
The impact — and importance — of general aviation
A new study finds that general aviation supports more than 1.1 million jobs and has a more than $246 billion economic impact every year. But it shows a lot more than that, spelling out how GA performs thousands of humanitarian missions a year and saves more than 150,000 lives a year.