The pilot’s failure to set the friction lock on the throttle before hand propping the engine, which allowed the airplane to move forward and impact a credit card machine. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the parking brake for reasons that could not be determined.
Picture of the Day: Flying 50 years and still learning
Wayne Kyle submitted this photo and note: “Larry Sears (left), Brandon Areys, and Wayne Kyle with a Bonanza A-36 at Telluride Regional Airport in Colorado, where we were participating in a mountain flying course. I’m 81 years old, been flying 50 years, and still learning!”
A different 2020 surge
If I tell you that Part 103 ultralights are selling exceptionally well during COVID-19, would you believe it? I don’t blame you if you don’t — most would agree with you … but all the naysayers are wrong.
Drones rescue more than 500 people worldwide
Drones have found missing people in darkness, helped rescuers plot paths out of hazardous terrain, brought life preservers to people struggling in water, and delivered supplies to stranded people.
Upgraded avionics for 2021 A5s
The Garmin G3X Touch flight display is a new option on 2021 ICON A5 Limited Edition aircraft.
Personal Carbon Monoxide Detector for pilots debuts
“Pilots want something that is very small, rechargeable, and quickly capable of identifying carbon monoxide.”
Bird hits plane, then pilot
The airplane’s impact by a bird during the initial climb.
Picture of the Day: The wait begins
Will DeCanio sent in this photo with a note: “My granddaughter displaying her log book sign off for OK to solo dated April 26, 2020. Now all she has to is wait until Oct. 10. 2021, when she’ll be old enough to solo!”
World War II pilot’s 100th birthday bash
Two EAA chapters join forces to wish happy 100th birthday to a true hero.