Probable cause: The pilot’s improper wind correction inputs while taxiing with a quartering tailwind.
Picture of the Day: Winter flying in Sweden
Per Gillberg submitted the following photo and note: “A C-150 at Arvika Westlanda Airfield (ESKV) in Sweden.” 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 […]
Inattention to detail
Inattention to detail can lead to accidents.
Student film celebrating Tuskegee Airmen premieres
The six-minute documentary features 100-year-old pilot Co. Charles McGee.
Donation funds flight sim lab at WACO Air Museum
The $32,600 gift created the Collins Aerospace Flight Simulator Lab at the WACO Air Museum in Ohio.
Become a Garmin GTN master with Sporty’s new course
The course incorporates a combination of scenario-based training videos, animations, tips and tricks.
J-3 bent when control stick’s handgrip slips off
Probable cause: The control stick handgrip separation from the control stick resulting in the airplane pitching forward, which resulted in hard landing.
Picture of the Day: Sunset reflections
Joyce Woods sent in this photo, with a note: “Enchanting sunset graces the ramp at Reserve, New Mexico, reflecting off the Bearhawk wing. Pilots arrived for a fun Gila Regional Fly-In weekend, with camping and fly-outs to Gila National Forest airstrips.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You […]
Bringing different cultures together through the love of aviation
The organization introduces aviation to kids who didn’t even know about the general aviation airport in their community.