These kinds of accidents “stem from failed planning, lack of understanding, or poor decision-making. All pilots have the option to turn down a flight before launch, turn around, proceed to an alternate, or land in a safe place if the weather deteriorates below company or personal minimums, yet we continue to see these types of accidents.”
The Museum of Flight reopens March 4
The Seattle museum will be open Thursdays through Sundays, with admissions limited to 25% capacity to ensure social distancing.
ACE names new executive director
The new head of the Aerospace Center for Excellence on the Lakeland Linder International Airport in Florida is Doug Jeanes, recently retired president and CEO of the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Texas.
Pilot distracted by door unexpectedly opening in flight
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the crew hatch door before takeoff, which resulted in his distraction and his failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed.
Picture of the Day: Ice Storm 2021
Mark Matthews submitted this photo and note: “Oregon’s Independence State Airpark (7S5) Ice Festival, Feb 12-13, 2021.”
So you want to race jets at Reno?
From what it costs to sharing some of his winning strategies, Reno Air Race champion Pete Zaccagnino gives us a behind the scenes look at the races, which are set to return in September 2021.
EAA chapter’s youth program focus of new TV show
EAA Chapter 534’s youth program, called Squadron 534, gets a chance to shine in the spotlight thanks to a new show put together by the Florida Aviation Network.
Aviation companies put out Help Wanted signs
“The increase of job advertisements from companies is astounding. This is a very promising start to 2021.”
The rare Super Guppy now a key and luggage tag
The limited edition luggage and key tags are made from the skin of a Super Guppy that worked for both NASA and Airbus.