Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent inability to recover due to his foot being stuck.
Picture of the Day: Three point landing
Ted Heckerman submitted this photo and note: “A pristine Boeing Stearman makes a three point landing at Boerne Stage Field (5C1) in Boerne, Texas.” 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 tolerance it takes
I’m enjoying my time in the air. Allowing myself the freedom to be under control and within limits, while not stressing about being perfect.
Lakeland Aero Club honors first responders with fly-by
The young pilots flew three planes in formation to honor first responders.
New England ‘Open Air’ Museum reopens June 19
“With 90,000 square feet of aircraft hangars and wide-open hangar doors, there really is no better place to go for safe, socially distanced fun.”
Infinite Flight adds VNAV, Global Nav Data and Instrument Procedures
Version 20.1 includes a hefty list of new features.
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing for cropduster
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: End of a perfect day
Jeffery Pooler submitted this photo and note: “At the end of a perfect winter’s day of flying, my B36TC Bonanza, ZS-MJM (formerly N5599V), is about to be hangared at home base at Pietermaritzburg Airport (FAPM) in South Africa.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it […]
Inspiring kids one flight at a time
STEM Flights require the kids to put some “skin in the game.”