Privatizing Air Traffic Control “could have devastating consequences to small and rural airports.”
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Pictures of the Day: Girls in Aviation Day…a bit early
Jessica Belcher of The Stars of the North, the Minnesota chapter of Women in Aviation International, sent in these photos, explaining the chapter hosted its fifth annual Girls in Aviation Day event the weekend of Sept. 21, 2019. While most Girls in Aviation Day events will be held Oct. 5, the Minnesota chapter decided to […]
Ask Paul: Can we upgrade this engine to 180 hp?
Everyone is always looking for more horsepower and lower fuel consumption.
Vibrations may be key to combating spatial disorientation
Researchers are using vibrations to combat spatial disorientation in pilots.
Video: Top fun in a SportCruiser
Come along for a flight in a SportCruiser.
Former NTSB investigator and board member launch podcast
The Flight Safety Detectives point fingers, interpret the facts, politics and policies related to specific incident and accident investigations, and ask the tough questions that haven’t been addressed by the industry or the national/international media.
Landing gear malfunction bends Cessna 340
Probable cause: The failure of the bell crank pivot bolt, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the lack of landing gear inspections in accordance with the airplane manufacturer’s maintenance manuals.
Picture of the Day: From kill shelter to airport dog
Gary Lanthrum submitted the following photo and note: “I’ve flown several dogs to new adopted families for the Pilots N Paws rescue organization. This is the first rescue puppy we picked up in our Maule to adopt for ourselves. It’s hard to believe this cute puppy was in a kill shelter in Texas. She’s now […]