To meet the challenge, the organization needs $3,200 in donations by March 31, 2021.
Pilot’s failure to conduct starting procedures properly results in engine fire
The pilot’s failure to conduct the engine starting procedures in accordance with the Pilot’s Operating Handbook, which resulted in an engine fire.
Picture of the Day: A field of pickle grass
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “A modified Bushcaddy L-164C in a field of pickle grass not far from Anchorage, Alaska.”
Don’t let a ‘gotcha’ get you
Whether flying an aircraft – unintentionally – into IMC or falling asleep at the yoke on a perfectly clear day, things happen. And those are just two examples of mistakes we can make.
Air Race 1 prepares for takeoff in Texas
“For over a year sports fans have been starved of live action due to the pandemic and so we’re thrilled to be in a position to stage this event and herald the return of air racing,” said race promoter Jeff Zaltman of the races, slated for Oct. 30-31 in San Angelo, Texas.
First flights for Bearhawk Model B
Bearhawk Model Bs have taken flight in Idaho and California, while four of the new six-place model’s kits have been shipped.
Newest vaccine approved for pilots
Pilots who get the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine must wait 48 hour before flying.
Student’s first solo ends in culvert
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
Picture of the Day: Ski flying
Eric Dumigan submitted this photo and note: “Arjan Dekeyzer enjoying some winter flying in his 1941 Taylorcraft at Warren Field in Ontario, Canada.”