Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.
Picture of the Day: Rainbow winds at W48
Jeff Auen submitted this photo and note: “Things are looking up at Essex Skypark in Baltimore, Maryland, after the storm. Time to preflight!” 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 […]
Who is calling the shots here?
Hiqh-quality flight training isn’t facilitated by happy accidents, unexpected surprises, or random experiences.
Fly-over honors WWII Lend Lease and China Hump pilot
The CAF’s Alaska Squadron honors Col. Howard “Mike” Hunt.
Mexico to accept BasicMed pilots
Mexico joins The Bahamas in recognizing BasicMed.
Avidyne Atlas debuts
The multifunction flight management system is designed for turbine aircraft and helicopters.
Lack of recent night flight experience contributes to crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s geographic disorientation while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern in dark night conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below a normal approach path and a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience.
Picture of the Day: The end of the rainbow
Steve Curcio submitted this photo and note: “At the end of the rainbow, Cindy Guntly Airfield (62C) in Franksville, Wisconsin.” 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 […]
Recreating the Golden Age of Aviation
The club was founded in 1961 by people interested in “perpetuating aviation as it was during the Golden Age of Aviation the 1930s.”