John Carroll submitted this photo and note: “Despite the misleading appearance of an obstacle in the background, this is a normal and safe takeoff from our home field. Still, I like to call it the Living Room-1 Departure.”
I believe, therefore, I can’t
It’s time to do away with the preconceived notion of not being able to solve our own problems.
Oregon’s Aurora Airport, area fire districts team up for training
The training first responders receive at KUAO is vital to the community’s safety.
Piston airplane deliveries rebound
“This latest shipment report gives insight into how the industry is faring after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
New weather feature available from AOPA
AOPA Weather provides national and airport-specific data in a mobile-friendly format that makes it easy for pilots to check weather on the go, even through the AOPA app.
High-density altitude conditions contribute to crash into trees
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a sufficient climb rate during initial climb in high-density altitude conditions with the airplane near its forward center of gravity and maximum gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with trees.
Picture of the Day: Happy Canyon Utah
Jason Null submitted this photo and note: “Happy Canyon, Utah, fall camping. Perry Null with his grandson Morgan Arsenault and the Carbon Cub.”
One Pilot’s View: A stable approach
If I am not flying a stable approach to final — and I now know what that looks and feels like — I automatically go-around. No more nervous approaches, fears, or anguish.
Homebuilt fatal accidents drop more than 15%
The 44 fatal accidents were 8% below the FAA’s not-to-exceed number of 48 for fiscal year 2020,