“Due to anticipated continuing social restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic, EAA has canceled this year’s Air Academy and our scholarship winners have agreed to attend in 2021.”
Wrong fuel flow setting contributes to crash
Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to the fuel pump’s fuel flow setting being set too high, which resulted in an excessive fuel flow to the engine.
Picture of the Day: Water Scooper
Mike Kincaid submitted this photo and note: “CL-415 Water Scooper training on Hayden Lake in Idaho in May 2020.” 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 our new Page […]
People, not machines
Aviation is transformative for people from every walk of life.
Wanted: Pilots to test new learning aid
FlightCoach teaches pilots to recognize the sounds of slow flight and the feeling of uncoordinated flight by providing clear, yet unobtrusive, visual and
audio indications.
Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide updated
The latest version reflects current regulations, procedures, FAA references, and checkride practices, including scenario-based testing.
FAA UAS Symposium goes online
The symposium will be held in two parts in July and August.
Maintenance not done, but pilot takes plane for flight
Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Picture of the Day: The golden hour
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a note: “The Cub takes a spin around the pattern at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa at golden hour on a lovely spring evening.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos […]