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Pilot’s dependence on fuel gauges leads to fuel exhaustion
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, during which he did not visually check the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks and instead relied on the fuel gauges that were showing erroneous fuel quantity indications, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight.
Picture of the Day: Water streaks
Kevin Quinn submitted this photo and note: “Don’t try this at home.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in the print issue […]
A pervasiveness of disservice
Disservice is rampant, including in aviation. Perhaps the most glaring example is in flight instruction, where the drop-out rate hovers around 80%. A shockingly high number that would kill most industries.
General aviation to the rescue for Navajo Nation
AirServ’s humanitarian mission to the Navajo Nation continues.
New webinar series focused on homebuilders debuts Aug. 4
The additional webinars will feature experts from kit manufacturers and areas of homebuilder support. They return as a regular monthly feature following the success of a limited-run series of homebuilders webinars earlier this year.
Avionics showcase for pilots launches
The Aircraft Electronics Association also released its annual Pilots Guide to Avionics.
Crosswind landing bends four airplanes
Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing long on the wet runway and his subsequent loss of directional control when he attempted to exit the runway at high speed onto a taxiway, which resulted in the airplane subsequently colliding with three airplanes on the ramp.
Picture of the Day: Old and new
Dan Mersel submitted this photo and note: “A 1946 Piper Super Cruiser sharing the ramp with a 1999 Gulfstream G-IV at Sawyer County Airport (KHYR) in Hayward, Wisconsin.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of […]