The book recounts personal remembrances from World War II veterans who flew combat missions aboard B-17s.
Student hits pole while parking
Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a stationary pole while parking.
Picture of the Day: Burning season
Farmers in the area of the S79 grass airfield near Green Sea, S.C., were burning off their fields this week in preparation for the planting season as GAN contributor Bill Walker flew over the area inland from Myrtle Beach in his 1953 Cessna 180. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of […]
Don’t let ’em close your airport
The FAA is looking out for a vital national asset…our airports.
SUN ‘n FUN 2020 canceled
The 2020 SUN ‘n FUN is canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
RAF grant to improve Ochoco National Forest airstrip
“The project helps to ensure this unique backcountry airstrip remains in service by improving safety.”
Cessna Airbox Gasket PMA’d
The gasket, which fits about 40 Cessna model, is priced at $31.25
Inadequate training bends Searey
Probable cause: The pilot’s incorrect pitch input during a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate training and experience in the make and model airplane.
Picture of the Day: First flying lesson, 11,000 hours ago
Captain Ric Corley sent in this photo, explaining: “First flying lesson April 1, 1958, with flight instructor Johnny Reaver in a Piper Cub on floats at Panama City, Florida, 11,000+ hours ago!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]