The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to fly into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Woodstock Flight
Eric Dumigan submitted this photo and note: “Planes from the Woodstock Flying Club on the way to Bushhawk Creek.”
The Catch-22 of unleaded avgas
Decisions about unleaded avgas for general aviation must be made on facts and data. What do those tell us right now: No change is needed.
Video: Spacewalker II
Travel to McKinney, Texas, to meet Pat Long and learn about his one-of-a-kind military-inspired Spacewalker II.
Spirit of Flight Museum lands at KMAN
Now based in Westminster, Colorado, the Spirt of Flight Center is expected to move its collection to Nampa Municipal Airport in Idaho when its new facility is completed in November 2021.
Tiger in the Sea published
The book tells the tale of the Atlantic Ocean ditching of Flying Tiger airline flight 923 in September 1962.
Deer hits Aero Commander
The airplane’s impact with a deer on the runway during takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Sunset flight
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “A calm evening for float flying in Montana.”
A SUN ‘n FUN success story
“I’m used to having a bunch of old farmers yelling at me, so an old mechanic yelling at me wasn’t too much different. I wouldn’t have traded working for him for anything.”