Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Friendly wave goodbye
Brian Pankonin submitted this photo and note: “Kids were out at the airport so our friend in his J-3 did a pass down the runway when he left for home. Photo taken by my wife with her iPhone 11.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit […]
Every storm cloud has a silver lining
“I honestly don’t know if he would have soloed on his 16th birthday if I hadn’t had all this extra time.”
Finding a safe way to fly through COVID -19
Despite these uncertain times, some GA businesses — like Acadia Air Tours — have figured out how to keep flying safely.
Video: Landing on top of mountains
Learn from an expert how to safely land on mountain tops.
King Schools releases Airline Interview Prep Course
You might be the best pilot in the world, but if you can’t communicate that during an interview, “the odds of getting hired are not great.”
Low flight over river ends badly
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to conduct a low-altitude flight over a river and his inadequate monitoring of the environment, which resulted in a collision with a cableway.
Picture of the Day: Airport hopping with Mom
Tajae Viaene submitted this photo and note: “Desmond, 7, collects his first Minnesota Passport Stamp at Wells Municipal Airport (68Y) in his Mom’s new Cessna 180.” 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 […]
Airshow memories
Photorapher Robert Talarczyk presents some memorable shots from past airshows to help us get over this year’s cancellations.