Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to lower the airplane’s landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact.
Picture of the Day: Sunset Over KPWK
Greg Robbins submitted this photo and note: “Sunset before leaving Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in a CJ4.”
Hangar Flying For Kids
Dr. Charles Aybar hopes to inspire the next generation through a new series of fiction books called Soaring Dreams, hoping they will spark imagination and creativity, as well as a passion for aviation.
Pilots Needed for Pups N Props
More than 100 dogs will be transported in the biggest relocation effort in Missouri and Minnesota history. But volunteer general aviation pilots are needed to make that happen.
Cactus Fly-In Prepares for Takeoff
More than 100 aircraft, including 40 antique and classic aircraft, flew in for the 2025 show.
Sporty’s Introduces the Smith & Wesson Captain’s Flashlight
The aviation flashlight features red and white LEDs.
Carb Ice Brings Down Bearhawk
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
Picture of the Day: Keeping An Eye On Things At KFIG
Dave McCracken submitted this photo and note: “This picture was taken from a nice dry hanger at Clearfield-Lawrence Airport (KFIG) in Pennsylvania right after a passing storm.”
DIY Is Where It’s At
Building an airplane teaches kids so much more than the names of airplane parts. They develop the ability to work as part of a cohesive team. Real world problem solving is a constant feature of the program. They even get to wrestle with financial considerations of damaged parts needing to be repaired or replaced. There will be damaged parts. Believe me.