Probable cause: Collision with a deer during landing.
Picture of the Day: Social distancing, my way!
Keith Kaplan submitted this photo and note: “My Bushcat on the grass at Seminole Lake Glider Port in Groveland, Florida. Social distancing, my way!” 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 […]
Gone, but not forgotten
Take the stories of the lost and missing to heart. Let someone know where you’re going and plan carefully even for the most familiar flights you make over and over again.
Meet your favorite aviation YouTube stars at July fly-in
Kansas released it COVID-19 restrictions in June, allowing for large gatherings like fly-ins.
Celebrate Independence Day with an airshow
You can watch the entire airshow, including practice sessions, on Facebook Live.
Visit the CAF Dixie Wing Warbird Museum virtually
Get a virtual tour of the museum and its nine historic aircraft.
Carb icing leads to total loss of engine power
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the accumulation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Super Cub fun
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Tristin Koch practicing social distancing at the High Sierra Lakes in Foothill Aviation’s Super Cub on floats.” 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 […]
The harmful impact of cold starts on your engine
I usually recommend idling your engine until the oil temp goes up 30° to 50°, especially if you have a short taxi.