Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to take off with known electrical issues, which distracted him and led to a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
Picture of the Day: Too old? No!
DeeAnn Cox submitted the following photo and note: “Instructor David Clark with his student DeeAnn after her first solo. At 57 this student, a former flight attendant, is the wife of a pilot and mother to a pilot and a flight attendant.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? […]
Oshkosh 2019 winners
Many aircraft at Oshkosh caught the eye of our LSA expert.
Video: Preparing for the National Aviation Heritage Invitational
The event returns to the Reno Air Races this year.
The quest to end traffic jams at busy airports
“Pacer enables GA pilots to make informed decisions about when to depart and, if possible, adjust their plans to avoid busy departure time slots.”
Sustainable fuel demo slated at KJAC
The demo is designed to show the fuel is safe and benefits the environment.
Cessna 177 hits deer on takeoff
Probable cause: A collision with a deer on the runway during the takeoff roll.
Picture of the Day: My airplane guard
Gary Lanthrum submitted the following photo and note: “Barna is the first rescue puppy we picked up in our Maule to adopt for ourselves. She loved her first flight and is now our dedicated airport dog in Washington State.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit […]
A Gold Country airshow in Grass Valley
One unexpected treat was seeing a Culver TD2C-1 target drone for the first time.