I look back and wish I had said something on the comms to make sure we stayed clear of each other, but in the moment I was concerned about getting down and the safety of my student.
Picture of the Day: The pilot’s daughter
Amanda Fairley submitted this photo and note: “Ellie Fairley, 4, gives her father, Dustin Fairley, a kiss after he landed his Champ.”
Protecting the exhaust valves on aircraft
With all the news about the development of unleaded avgas, some pilots may be concerned about the potential of exhaust valve recession when unleaded fuels are used in their aircraft engines.
Anchorage pilot wins Valdez STOL Contest
Powered by a Lycoming 360 engine with an 80-inch Hartzell metal propeller, Stephen’s modified 1956 Cessna 172 Skyhawk was airborne in 40 feet. He landed in 85 feet, taking first place in the Light Touring Class (below 2,300 MGTW).
Operations rebound at KCPS
The 2021 total represents a 31.2% increase over 2020 flight operations, a strong signal general aviation returned to the skies and flew in and out of the closest airport to downtown St. Louis.
Early Analysis video examines Miami accident
On May 14, 2022, a Cessna 172 made an emergency landing on the Haulover Inlet Bridge in Miami Beach, Florida. On the ground, the airplane hit a minivan occupied by a woman and two small children, who were not seriously injured. The collision caused the airplane to flip and catch fire. The pilot’s two passengers were able to escape the burning airplane with serious injuries. The pilot and died in the accident.
Cessna 172 pilot seriously injured when plane runs out of fuel
The pilot’s inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight.
Picture of the Day: Total eclipse of the sun
Steve Freeman submitted this photo and note: “Just after sunrise while making a 360° turn to avoid traffic I caused a total eclipse of the sun…at least from my vantage point!”
B-29 History Restored Tour stops in Seattle
Ride tickets and paid tours pay for all ongoing maintenance and operations to keep “Doc” flying.