Probable cause: The failure of the left main landing gear axle weld during the landing roll.
Picture of the Day: How general aviation practices social distancing
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a note: “After spring break plans were cancelled, Shane and Sullivan Vande Voort took to the air in their 1946 Aeronca Champ. If 6′ of social distance is good, then 1,300′ has to be ideal.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? […]
Ask Paul: A puzzling compression check
Can I have bad rings even when I get good compression numbers?
The impact of coronavirus on pilot testing, currency, and more
With life on hold, the clock continues to tick down toward the dates when pilots’ practical test and knowledge-test eligibility ends, currency or instrument proficiency runs out, and flight instructor certificates expire.
Atlantic Aviation expands at KBDR
The acquisition adds 30,000 square feet of hangar space.
The untold story of WWII pilots using decommissioned planes to save Israel
In a mostly unknown chapter in history, World War II aviators risk their lives for the new nation.
Helicopter pilot relinquishes controls to passenger
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to relinquish the helicopter flight controls to a non-rated passenger during a 3 ft hover.
Picture of the Day: Big and little
Bill Gortney submitted the following photo and note: “An Omega Aerial Refueling Services (OARS) tanker and a Super Petrel LS at Cecil Field in Florida (KVQQ). Thanks to Jacksonville JetPort at Cecil Field for hosting us both! OARS is supporting the US Navy out of Cecil and I was visiting my 96-year-old retired Naval Aviator […]
Questions from the Cockpit: A pointed question
Why on earth would pilots be wearing spurs?