Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Ready to go
Steve Moody submitted the following photo and note: “My 1985 Wittman W8 Tailwind at home in the English Midlands, just out of a rejuvenation and ready to fly! This is a slightly modified W8 as redesigned in the 1970s by Andrew Perkins, who set out to produce a British compliant kit of this classic efficient […]
Ask Paul: Should I wait to start this engine until my plane is done?
“I’ve spent a lot of money on the project and don’t want to risk the new engine being ruined because of eagerness.”
FAA to decommission HIWAS in January
The decision follows decreased demand for inflight services from flight service specialists as pilots use other ways to get weather information.
Customer feedback leads to PLANELOGIX relaunch
The system recognizes the exact make and model of your airframe, engine and propeller to provide a suggested list of ADs and SBs.”
Malibu owners association slates maintenance seminar
The March 21, 2020, event features maintenance experts, engine experts and a CFI.
Confused pilot runs off end of runway, hits guard shack
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing.
Picture of the Day: Oh Christmas tree
Mats Fehrm submitted the following photo and note: “On Monday, Dec. 16, 18 SAAB JAS 39 Gripen started in Ronneby, formed a Christmas tree, and flew along the Swedish coast via Ystad, Malmö, Landskrona, Helsingborg, Ängelholm, and Halmstad. The picture was taken when passing Rydebäck south of Helsingborg.” Would you like to have your photo […]
A little correction goes a long way
There were three CFIs in the pattern. Two of us were doing it right. One of us was doing it wrong.