Probable cause: The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: After the storm
Robert Coverdill submitted this photo and note: “A frontal system passed through central Illinois last night and I flew towards the back side of it on a short flight. While getting ready to put the plane away I noticed the beautiful scene of storm clouds being splashed by the setting sun, and the reflection of the plane in the water puddle. It seemed photo worthy! This is a 1968 Cherokee Arrow.”
Give him 56 days and he’ll become a private pilot
First flight lesson was Aug. 21, followed by his first solo on Sept. 1. He passed his written exam on Sept. 29 and passed his check ride on Oct. 16.
First flight: The AirCar
A video shows the first flights, including the transformation from a car to an airplane.
Hydraulics International receives 2020 President’s “E” Award
Winners hail from 19 states, and of this year’s 39 honorees, 31 are small and medium-sized businesses, while 24 firms are manufacturers.
Infinite Flight adds flight plan sharing, new livery, a drone cam, and more to latest flight sim release
For the real-world flyer, Flight Plan sharing ensures two-way compatibility with ForeFlight which means practicing with your EFB ahead of an actual flight is more convenient than ever.
Student and CFI wrestle over controls
Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper pitch application, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the student’s failure to give over the flight controls to the flight instructor when instructed to do so.
Picture of the Day: A rustic FBO
Ted Luebbers sent in this photo with a note: “Rustic FBO at the Greenville Municipal Airport (3B1) in Maine. They do have a courtesy car here.”
Seeking new heights: Becoming a private pilot at 78
At 78, Richard Kasperson is not the oldest new pilot in the world, but he’s the oldest rookie in the Puget Sound Flyers Club in Everett, Washington.