Tom Murray submitted this photo and note: “Flying over the lush green fields of corn and soybeans of central Iowa in my PA-12.” 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 […]
The trials and tribulations of being a third wheel
My Cub came out of the factory as a taildragger, somewhere along the line it was converted to a tricycle gear configuration, then in 1997 it returned to its original glory as a taildragger.
Accident Case Study: Lake Renegade at Oshkosh
Choppy water conditions, wind direction, and a forgotten flap extension each played a role in the fatal crash.
Premier Aircraft at KFXE named Cessna, Beechcraft service facility
Premier was previously a Cessna authorized service facility from 2016 to 2019. This is the first time the company has been named a Beechcraft authorized service facility.
Waypoint Backpack debuts
The backpack “has room for all your aviation gear but is flexible enough to work as an overnight bag or an everyday laptop case.”
Pilot selects wrong fuel tank for departure
Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: VP at Oshkosh
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “While cruising my flight planning app July 17, 2020, and longingly looking toward Oshkosh, I discovered Vice Presidential TFRs over RIPON and Oshkosh. Could it be the White House failed to get the word on the AirVenture cancellation? Just for a moment, close your eyes, assume your best […]
Aviation author still flying high at 87
“I’ll be 88 this year, and I really get a lot of pleasure out of owning an airplane and being able to fly it.”
FAA completes installation of Colorado weather cam
All 13 weather cameras should be installed and operational by mid-August 2020.