The new book captures the complex story about one of America’s most under-celebrated female aviation pioneers.
Go-around goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to track the runway centerline during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar.
Picture of the Day: Resting after a long day
Rafael Cortes submitted the following photo and note: “My Zenith Zodiac 601XL resting at Beaumont, Texas, after a long flight. It needed some sleep (or maybe I needed some sleep) before another long flight back home to San Antonio the next day.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? […]
Drone prices hit by tariffs
As tariffs boost the price of new drones, looked at used models may make more sense.
20,000 expected to participate in Girls in Aviation Day
More than 20,000 girls around the world are expected to participate in Girls in Aviation Day.
New FBO in the works at KGRR
The new FBO is expected to open in Spring 2020.
B-17 crashes at KBDL
The investigation has begun into the crash.
Attempt at aerobatics fatal for two
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by the effects of diphenhydramine use, and his underlying mild cognitive impairment.
Picture of the Day: Smoke on, go!
Gord McNulty submitted the following photo and note: “The Royal Air Force Red Arrows Aerobatic Team dazzled at the 70th anniversary Canadian International Air Show, held over the Lake Ontario waterfront at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The Red Arrows, representing the United Kingdom and showcasing ‘the best of British,’ fly nine British-built BAE […]