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.
Video: Action highlights of 2019
The video highlights the best of the 2019, from SUN ‘n FUN to the Planes of Fame airshow.
FAA approves new sim based on Piper Archer
The Vero 28 emulates the flight characteristics, instrumentation, and cockpit ergonomics of the Piper Archer TX PA-28-181.
Helicopter Association names new president
The new head of HAI has more than 6,000 flight hours in both helicopters and GA airplanes.
Excessive braking ends in nose-over
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and her use of excessive braking during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Study buddy takes a break
Susan Loricchio submitted the following photo and note: “As 2019 drew to an end, some of us set personal deadlines to pass written, oral, and practical tests for certificates and ratings before 2020…and additional changes/enhancements to FAA Knowledge Testing, with some taking effect Jan. 13, 2020. Here is my aviation mascot and study buddy, Cappuccino, […]
Pleasant surprises at the TICO Warbird Air Museum
Several surprises await at the Florida museum.