Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Morning flight
Jake Werner submitted the following photo and note: “Breaking out my Cessna 172 straight tail for a morning flight.” 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 […]
Not gone, just somewhere else
The plane wasn’t gone, it was just somewhere else, doing what it does, bringing smiles to new faces and teaching lessons that need to be learned.
First Sling built in U.S. takes flight
“I’m a new pilot, so I wanted an airplane that would be simple and stable to fly, as well as get me where I wanted to go.”
Inaugural Aviation Inclusion Summit slated
The summit will address inclusion in the airlines, the military, collegiate aviation, and business and general aviation.
Shine a light on your night flying
“We went above and beyond to make sure this flashlight was perfect for our needs as general aviation pilots.”
Great Lakes biplane ‘weathercocked’ on landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Picture of the Day: Another beautiful day of flying comes to an end
Alan Blevins submitted this photo and note: “Hangar doors are closing on my 1974 Cessna 150 M as the sun is setting in Fairfield County, S.C. As I walked around the back of the plane, I realized that the final peek of the sun through the doors would make a great photo.” Would you like […]
Flying high for 73 years
“I rarely met an airplane I didn’t love,” says Bill Miles.