The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Quiet afternoon on the Highveld
Conrad Stark submitted this photo and note: “This photo of my clean, recently acquired Flamingo/VL3 was taken at Springs Airfield (FASI) following a flight to the general flying area east of Johannesburg in South Africa.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Break glass in case of emergency
Is there any truth to the story that if your static port gets blocked you can break the glass on the vertical speed indicator to restore the system?
Getting the lead out of avgas will require a concerted effort among pilots, FAA, fuel providers, and more
It’s going to take a concerted effort from everyone — from the FAA to general aviation pilots — to reduce lead emissions from avgas-burning airplanes.
Washington IDs six airports with potential for expansion
Six airports were identified as having the potential for expansion, while work continues to locate a site for a new airport for the state.
Sporty’s Flight Gear gets a makeover
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.