Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Picture of the Day: The best seat in the house
Michael Hamlett submitted the following photo and note: “Sitting in the cockpit of N6577W, my PA28-140, at Raleigh Executive Airport (KTTA) in North Carolina, hoping the storm is going to pass. Until then it’s sit and wait and feel the plane rocking from 25 kt gusts coming through. I never did fly that day, but […]
LSAs log growth in 2019
Zenith Aircraft continues to top the list of top selling experimental LSA.
FAA to stop PilotWeb NOTAM system Feb. 14
NBAA encourages pilots to use the new system and provide feedback to help the FAA make sure the system provides accurate information.
New CEO for Women in Aviation
The former VP of the Helicopter Association International Foundation takes the helm Feb. 18.
EAA Spirit of Aviation Mobile Experience to travel the U.S. in 2020
The mobile experience includes flight sims, build your own gliders, and more.
Fatigue contributes to gear up landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and his failure to use the before landing checklist.
Picture of the Day: Skyraider at Redhills
Jim McCloud submitted the following photo and note: “Skyraider parked at The Redhills strip in the Sierra Foothills in California.” 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 […]
A novel way of introducing aviation to kids
The airline captain and author hope the book will inspire kids to get interested in aviation.