Probable cause: The passenger’s gun becoming lodged in the flight controls during takeoff and his failure to remove it, which resulted in impact with terrain.
Pictures of the Day: A good student knows her airplane
Terk Williams submitted the following photos and note: “It’s wash day here about 600’ from the runway and in front of our house at Summerland Key Cove Airport (FD51) in the lower Florida Keys. The hangar is across the street, but to use the rainwater cistern, we pulled it over. A few weeks ago Lisa […]
Drone training comes to the classroom
STEMPilot and SAFEDrone offer learning experiences for students from kindergarten to high school.
Young Eagles soars past 2.2 million kids flown
Young Eagles flights have been conducted in aircraft ranging from hot air balloons to corporate jets.
West Star Aviation Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program approved
The company has 37 apprentice AMTs, with the majority — 73% — based at the company’s location in Alton, Illinois.
Watch commemorates National Gay Pilots anniversary
Just 50 will be available.
Helicopter crashes after hitting elk
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an elk while maneuvering at a low altitude.
Picture of the Day: All the views
Randall Walls submitted the following photo and note: “While snapping a picture of the Portland Head-Light Lighthouse from 1,100′ AGL in the Bald Eagle Flying Club’s RV-12, N4647R, I inadvertently also captured Bug-Light Lighthouse, Fort Gorges, the City of Portland, Portland International Jetport (KPWM), Back Bay, several islands in Casco Bay, the White Mountains, and […]
Up, up, and away
The Aspiring Aviators Aero Club was formed to support, encourage, inspire, and mentor high school students as they explore their interest in aviation.