Probable cause: The student pilot and flight instructor’s failure to see and avoid powerlines during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in a wire strike during a go-around.
Picture of the Day: New owner’s first flight
Al Meinen submitted the following photo and note: “New owner Joe Garrett strapping in to his 1961 Piper Colt for his first flight on a nice December day at St. Louis Regional Airport (KALN) in Illinois.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this […]
British SE-5 earned its place in the fighter pantheon
England produced one of the finest fighters of World War I, the S.E. 5A.
Cirrus launches 2020 SR Series powered by new mobile app
With the app, pilots can remotely access pre-flight status information, including fuel and oxygen levels, battery voltage, oil temperature, and more.
An algorithm with an eye for visibility helps pilots in Alaska
The algorithm turns FAA web cameras into visibility sensors, increasing safety for general aviation pilots in Alaska.
New features added to Garmin G3X Touch and G5
New features include wireless engine data streaming and flight data logging.
Maintenance error damages helicopter
Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the tail rotor drive shaft cover, which resulted in the cover departing the helicopter in flight.
Picture of the Day: Precision landing
Dr. Niko Makrakis sent in this photo with a note: “This photo is from our last GA competition in Athens, Greece, at Tatoi Airport (LGTT). The competitor is Irene Pediaditi performing precision landing.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos […]
The rain will fall
The more we know, the safer we are. The safer we are, the more enjoyable our flights will be.