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.
AirVenture still on, with ‘next decision point’ in May
“Frustrating as it is, we’re in a holding pattern right now.”
New Appareo EFB includes ATC transcription, smart flight plan and more
Stratus Insight features a custom aviation speech recognition system designed specifically for ATC communications.
Aviation Accidents app launches
The app includes a way to read reports from the NTSB and its counterparts in Canada, Australia, the UK, and Germany.
CFI and student forget to lower landing gear
Probable cause: The pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the landing gear before landing, which resulted in landing with the landing gear retracted.
Picture of the Day: Snow is melting
Tajae Viaene submitted this photo and note: “Enjoying the first flights in my new C180 as the snow melts and more strips open up in the Midwest. Photo taken by Gordon Court with King’s Court Creative Photography.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via […]
A 1928 Pheasant H-10’s remarkable homecoming
It may have seemed a bit outlandish to ask the people of Memphis, Missouri, (population about 1,800) for $75,000 to bring the Pheasant home.