Probable cause: The pilot’s incorrect pitch input during a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate training and experience in the make and model airplane.
Picture of the Day: First flying lesson, 11,000 hours ago
Captain Ric Corley sent in this photo, explaining: “First flying lesson April 1, 1958, with flight instructor Johnny Reaver in a Piper Cub on floats at Panama City, Florida, 11,000+ hours ago!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]
The largest high school flying club on the planet continues to grow
Even though SUN ‘n FUN has been postponed, there is still a lot going on at the fly-in’s campus.
High school students certified as Redbird sim technicians
Five high school students are certified as Redbird Simulator Technicians.
Getting paid to be a better pilot
Everyone in general aviation knows someone who has been killed or injured in an accident. This program aims to fix that.
Online aviation degree launches at Kansas State Polytechnic
“We wanted to offer a degree that would give students the opportunity to accomplish their professional goals by maximizing the value of the college credit or certifications they have already achieved.”
RV-4’s landing gear fails
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.