Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot’s decision to turn back to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: A Corsair at rest
Ed Mullin submitted this photo and note: “The pilot of this beautiful aircraft had to deliver it nearby, and so dropped into his old home town for a visit. We’re very glad he did.” All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in the […]
Sometimes we’re wrong
As a rule, human beings do not like to be corrected. Not even when they’re wrong.
Young pilots take flight with aerobatic star
The flights were part of EPIC Fuels Reach for the Sky Tour, which runs through Sept. 3.
New look for AOPA events in 2021
AOPA will take the coming year off from producing its regional fly-ins, instead debuting the AOPA Aviator Showcase and the AOPA Pilot Gathering Air Tour.
New co-pilot for PlaneEnglish radio sim
The PlaneEnglish Aviation Radio Simulator manual can be used in conjunction with the app or as a stand-alone teaching tool.
Fuel starvation leads to forced landing
Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Stay away
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “A good place for this storm to be — to the north and moving northeast. Whew! At Northbound Seaplane Base (5MN6) in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]
Learner settles into the flight deck’s seat
So, whether you happen to agree, or vehemently disagree, with the aforementioned changes coming to a favored reference handbook near you, know that those changes were years in the making and discussed by people, just like you.