The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during the landing flare, which resulted in the left wing striking a tree.
Picture of the Day: Slipping on by on LSD
Chuck Lee submitted this photo and note: “Returning home to Indiana from an International Comanche Society fly-in in western Wisconsin, weather forced my wife and I to fly east to Milwaukee, then south along the Lake Michigan shore line, then under O’Hare’s TCA. Those of us a certain age will understand the photo title. All others go to iTunes songs for Lake Shore Drive by Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah. There is no better way to slip on by on LSD than in our Comanche.”
A-20 Havoc spanned the war with grace and speed
The Douglas A-20 Havoc attack bomber represents an advanced pre-war design that proved effective in combat in World War II. Modifications kept the A-20 viable to the end of the war.
The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering moving to Palmer
The popular Alaska event moves from Anchorage to the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer and will take place May 8-9, 2021.
Extra NG certified
The Extra NG (new generation) aircraft is the first totally composite/carbon fiber aerobatic aircraft from Extra Aircraft.
uAvionix AV-20-S approved as clock replacement
The AV-20-S Non-Required Safety Enhancing Equipment (NORSEE) certification has been updated to reflect the approval.
Student’s attempt to move seat during taxi bends 172
The student pilot’s improper decision to release the seat latch to adjust the seat position during taxi, which resulted in his inability to reach the rudder or brake pedals and a subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a ditch and fence.
Picture of the Day: Apache in Europe
Gustav Z. Holdosi submitted this photo and note: “Austria’s ATO A-117 operates this modified PA23 Apache for training flights. Pilots are welcome.”
Looking good and going fast…on a budget
The Lightning from Arion Aircraft is available as either a Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA or ELSA) or as an Experimental Amateur Built version. Bonus: It’s built in the USA.