Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control and long landing in gusting wind conditions due to his shoe getting stuck on the brakes.
Picture of the Day: New airport identifiers
Kayla Varcoe submitted this photo and note: “Getting creative in these stay at home times!” 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 4 photo feature in […]
A different way of thinking
Pilots think and act differently than non-pilots.
Check for ATC Zero events before you fly
“Thorough preflight planning during this dynamic situation is of the utmost importance.”
Fly-Off: Cirrus SR22 vs. Van’s RV-10
Which plane will win the fly-off?
New chief for Continental
Stoppek was formerly CEO for Waukesha Engine.
Long EZ’s canopy opens during takeoff
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to secure the canopy before flight, which resulted in the airplane hitting a fence during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist and In-flight Canopy Opening checklist emergency procedure.
Picture of the Day: Reflections
David Robison submitted this photo and note: “My 1965 Alon after an evening flight at Spencer Municipal Airport (KSPW) in Iowa. Venus is in the background.” 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 […]
Learn to build a rudder — virtually
For the first time in 25 years, Zenith’s rudder building workshop will go online.