The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing on water, and his failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Picture of the Day: A good wingman is important
Matt Wood submitted this photo and note: “Matt Wood’s Van’s RV-7A in front of its new B-17 “Thunderbird” at the Mid America Flight Museum at Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (KOSA) in Texas.”
Recovered Wildcat a time capsule with an amazing story to tell
A rare Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat recovered from the depths of Lake Michigan is a time capsule from World War II that was on display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.
Can pilots use CBD products?
CBD products are everywhere these days and pilots are asking the FAA how using these products could affect their medical or their ability to fly. In this new video, part of the FAA’s 57 Seconds to Safer Flying, a doctor explains the effects of CBD on our brains and how it can affect our flying.
Shelly Simi to receive Brewer Trophy for aerospace education
Simi is being recognized for “… her professional leadership and unwavering dedication in promoting aviation and aerospace education through industry partnerships, workforce initiatives and organizations dedicated to aviation across the United States.”
New scholarship program takes flight
Each year, the new scholarship program will award six $5,000 scholarships across three categories: Two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education.
Pilot pats himself on the back a little too soon
I was pretty impressed with myself that I got stopped in time to quickly dart into the FBO, landing in a record short distance. Unfortunately for me, they have changed the procedures at SMO since the last time I was there.
Picture of the Day: Double your pleasure, double your fun
Jim Hillabrand submitted this photo and note: “These are my restored Cessnas. A 1978 152 (the one with wheel pants) and a 1975 150M, which is a 150/150, parked at home base Rogers Executive Airport — Carter Field (KROG) in Rogers, Arkansas.”
Questions from the Cockpit: The numbers game
How do N-Numbers get assigned? Why are they so wildly different? Who has N-1? And what about other countries? These questions — and more — are answered by our Questions From the Cockpit columnist William E. Dubois.