What I think happened is the one of the bolts that hold in the landing gear came loose and on takeoff came undone and took the rest of the landing gear with it. On preflight I did not see anything out of place, as well as on taxi and run-up.
Picture of the Day: The serenity of the Oshkosh seaplane base
Paul Forehand submitted this photo and note: “There is no better place to be at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 than the seaplane base. I took this Saturday afternoon, July 24, as I paused to take a break from preparing for opening day. The AirCam had flown up from Sebring, Florida.”
Couldn’t make it to Oshkosh?
Weren’t able to make it to Oshkosh this year? Check out some highlights from Day 2 of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in this new video.
GAMI earns STC for 100 octane unleaded avgas
Lycoming O-320, O-360, and IO-360 engines are first in line for the new G100UL STC.
Cirrus at Oshkosh: Aftermarket upgrades, new cargo system for Vision Jet, and more
A variety of announcements by Cirrus Aircraft on opening day cover everything from expansion at the company that’s creating new jobs to changes in flight training.
Power on the ground for GA
Designed specifically for experimental and certified general aviation aircraft, the ground power units provide airframe power for a variety of tasks, from avionics testing, troubleshooting and maintenance, and a powered preflight inspection.
First solo ends when student hits taxiway light
My student was on his first solo flight while during his last landing he thought he was touch and go. I saw him touch down then raise the flaps, at that point I radioed to him full stop.
Pictures of the Day: Scenes from Day 1 of Oshkosh
Jim Roberts sent in these photos, snapped the opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.
Auf Wiedersehen von einem freund und mentor
Goodbye to a mentor and a friend. You were that and more, Dr. Gleim. Now, you are on to whatever comes next even as your legacy continues to benefit so many you’ve left behind.