The six flight gear bags boast features suggested by pilots.
Distracted pilot crashes
The pilot’s distraction and subsequent loss of situational awareness and visual horizon in overcast sky conditions, which led to an unrecognized descent during a low-level maneuver and subsequent impact with snow-covered terrain.
Picture of the Day: Camping at X06
Stephen Martin submitted the following photo and note: “Early morning while camping at Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06) in Florida. Plane is a 1977 C-206U.”
Ask Paul: How old is this vintage engine?
This 1946 engine may very well be able to be overhauled and put back in service, providing you have the engine logbook.
FAA releases warnings for GA pilots flying near Super Bowl LV
Special air traffic procedure will be in effect Feb. 3-9 for several airports in the Tampa Bay area.
FreeFlight ADS-B transceiver approved for more than 400 GA airplanes
The new Datalink ADS-B transceiver is designed to interface with a broad range of aircraft avionics and tablet applications.
Flight Outfitters introduces Seaplane Duffels
The waterproof Seaplane Duffel is the first release in the company’s new Seaplane line.
Carb icing leads to partial loss of engine power
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a fence.
Pictures of the Day: Skiplane season
Megan Vande Voort sent in these photos with a note: “Trying out the skis at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa.”