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.
Copperstate Fly-In bigger and better than ever
The Copperstate Fly-In just keeps getting better.
New coalition launches to protect model aviation
The new coalition was formed to fight “burdensome regulations” from the FAA.
New president for NATA
The new president was formerly chief operating officer.
Plane bent after landing on snow-covered runway
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.