This book is the official FAA source for teaching flight, and includes many of the test questions for the FAA Fundamentals of Instructing Knowledge Exam come from this reference.
Maintenance error leads to crash
Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to complete and verify the proper installation of the main landing gear (MLG) torque links’ attachment hardware, which resulted in the right MLG torque link disconnecting and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Picture of the Day: SueMac
Suzzan Tarno submitted this photo and note: “SueMac, a 1978 Piper Tomahawk, resting after a early morning flight to Viroqua, Wisconsin, with Rodney and Suzzan Tarno for a pancake fly-in. Great day!😊❤️” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]
The case for the non-profit flight school
While most people think of a non-profit flight school as being just short of insane, under the right circumstances it might actually be the best, most practical option.
GA advocates ask for additional extensions for pilot medicals, proficiency and more
“The nation’s return to unrestricted movement and person-to-person contact is taking longer than expected.”
Aviation Summer Camps go online
Kids around the world can attend the six-week online camp.
Premier Aircraft opens sales and service center at Fort Worth airport
The company is doing all levels of aircraft services, including inspections, routine maintenance, and aircraft modification and upgrade work.
Spatial disorientation fatal for four
Probable cause: Spatial disorientation resulting in a loss of control during the missed approach conducted in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to execute an instrument approach in weather conditions that were below the approach minimums.
Picture of the Day: All clean and ready to fly
Carlo Wise submitted this photo and note: “Spent this quarantine time washing and waxing the airplane and getting her ready to go.” 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 […]