Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Picture of the Day: Showing off
Peter Bowers submitted the following photo and note: “Balloonist showing off at Gull Lake Island, Michigan.” 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 […]
A different kind of fly-in
Pilots witnessed the amazing sight of thousands of birds migrating back north.
56% of FBOs report increased fuel sales in 2019, but turbulent times ahead
“There’s no question that 2019 proved to be a very upbeat and positive year for the FBO industry. “ But what will 2020 bring?
SUN ‘n FUN postponed to May
SUN ‘n FUN will be postponed until May due to concerns about the coronavirus. Officials at SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence “are deeply concerned about the developing crisis with COVID-19 and understand our responsibility to help in the fight against the spread of the disease,” they said in a prepared release. […]
Historic Flight Foundation to move to KSFF
The transition should be complete this summer.
Learjet hits deer
Probable cause: The airplane’s collision with deer during the landing roll.
Picture of the Day: First flight with Grampa!
Marten vanEyk submitted the following photo and note: “My six-year-old grandson, Colin, was absolutely intent on getting it right, as my co-pilot, on his first flight with Grampa in the Piper Warrior!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]
Prop TBO: ‘Nobody does that’
You should follow the manufacturers recommendations for TBO for your prop.