Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to remove the gust lock before flight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to rotate and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the preflight checklist.
Picture of the Day: Better attitudes
John Carroll submitted this photo and note: “This shot was taken by a friend, after the plane was maneuvered to demonstrate best angle of climb. We were also capturing one of the best smiles of mine. At the time of the picture, the carburetor was experiencing an identity crisis. Float carbs don’t always realize their full potential.”
Life really is all about perspective
The gift of flight, the willingness to confront a challenge and overcome it, is far more important than simply achieving the altitude to have a better view.
A busy hurricane season for Louisiana CAP Wing
During an intense hurricane season, CAP’s Louisiana Wing they flew 142 sorties totaling 317 hours of flight time in nine planes using 15 airports.
Zenith aircraft building workshop added to Holiday Flying Festival
Zenith Aircraft’s hands-on workshops give prospective homebuilders a glimpse of what it takes to build their own aircraft.
New Ground School app reinvents flight training
The iPad app “completely reinvents the way flight training products work,” says CFI Jason Miller.
Flying with an air cast boot leads to loss of directional control
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to fly with an air cast boot on his foot, which led him to rely on the passenger to apply brakes and rudder, which was performed improperly and led to a loss of directional control.
Picture of the Day: Godzilla
Rolf Ringgold submitted this photo and note: “I was planning on flying that day until I noticed that Godzilla was about to eat Fargo…”
A life immersed in aviation
Kate Tiffany is a star at restoration, education, and inspiration.