Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: New Standard on final
John Weber submitted this photo and note: “Caught this photo one evening at SUN ‘n FUN of the New Standard hopping rides close to sunset. Final approach used to go over the homebuilt section.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All […]
Is Mars the answer to the future pilot shortage?
Sending astronauts to Mars could be the catalyst for a rebirth of an air-minded culture, which could inspire young people come to GA airports to learn to fly.
Mayo Clinic launches new podcast, plus help for pilots with concerns about their medicals
“We know that every pilot can’t come to Mayo Clinic, so we are bringing it to them through the podcast and website.”
New app launches on Girls in Aviation Day
More than 5,000 participants from nearly 35 countries are enrolled in the virtual event that will be delivered through the new Aviation for Girls App.
McFarlane now offers more Tempest products
The expansion brings additional spark plugs, vacuum pumps, carburetors, oil filters, sensors and more to the McFarlane storefront.
Plane hits trees after inadvertent encounter with IMC
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to initiate the flight in marginal visual flight rules over mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological and downdraft conditions and the subsequent controlled flight into trees and terrain.
Picture of the Day: Downtown Seattle on a summer night
Jeremy Katz submitted this photo and note: “On the longest days of the year, a bit of light lingers in the sky well after sunset. This photo was taken a bit after 10 p.m. during the summer of 2020 while over south downtown Seattle. In the foreground are T-Mobile Park (home of the Mariners) and […]
Is a tiny bit of escaping noise OK with properly sealing rings?
The worst thing you can do is to baby the engine.