The pilot receiving instruction’s loss of directional control on landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing.
Picture of the Day: Flour bombing run
Vincent Maggiore submitted this photo and note: “A Zenith 750 STOL take offs for the 2021 Flour Bomb Competition at Old Orchard Airpark in Plattekill, New York. Pilot: Vincent Maggiore. Bombardier: Meaghan Cragan. First place finish!”
WaterWings: A fun learning experience
Getting your seaplane rating should be a fun experience, says Charles Welden, owner of WaterWings, a seaplane flight school near Birmingham, Alabama. “If you’re not having fun, then we have failed,” he says.
Heritage Flight to kick off Super Bowl
For the first time, an Air Force Heritage Flight of five aircraft will fly over the 2022 Super Bowl during the National Anthem.
New mechanic training program takes off
Students training to be mechanics will get a conditional letter of employment from MRO company FEAM and receive tuition assistance while in school.
Reusable window tint available for PA-28s
Originally developed for use in airliners, Just Plane Shades are now available for general aviation aircraft, starting with the Piper Archer, Arrow, Cherokee, and Warrior.
Student pilot hits airplane and hangar while trying to land helicopter
The student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering to land, which resulted in impact with an airplane and a hangar.
Picture of the Day: Air Fair fliers
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “Spectators enjoy a powered parachute display at the 2021 Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Air Fair.”
Creating another path to the flight deck
Personally, I think the Next Generation Aviation Academy is great idea and hope that first baby step with both the airlines and the banks becomes a reality.