Probable cause: The failure of the weld on the airplane’s left main landing gear axle support strut during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Picture of the Day: Ready for the season
Martin Abud submitted this photo and note: “This is the Bush Caddy R-120 that took me 4.5 years to build. It’s now on floats, with a Rotax 912 ULS with the airbox and a Warpdrive prop. IAS 93 on floats. This picture is from my home at the lake Bernier in Québec, Canada. This is […]
Give ‘em the chair
The humble chair may be your best bet for keeping current when you can’t fly.
Inspiring — and protecting — general aviation in a time of crisis
“Who says we can’t still inspire future pilots?”
A virtual fly-in
While you can’t be at SUN ‘n FUN this week, several companies are offering seminars, show specials, rebates, and more.
Worried about an expiring medical certificate?
The FAA will not take enforcement action against pilots who fly with medical certificates that expire between March 31 and June 30.
Unstablized approach leads to plane hitting runway sign
Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in overcorrection with the rudder during the landing, loss of control, and a runway excursion.
Picture of the Day: On its way to a new home
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo, explaining: “Shane Vande Voort and son Meyer do a low pass in a Meyer’s OTW as it takes one of its last flights at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa before it heads to its new home in Louisiana.” Would you like to have your photo featured as […]
Onward…Together
I fully expect ACE to continue engaging, educating and accelerating the next generation of aerospace professionals.