Fuel starvation to the left engine and the resulting loss of engine power to that engine, and a loss of airplane control due to the pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed.
Picture of the Day: Flying in the mountains
Aubrey Patterson submitted this photo and note: “I took a trip up to the Smoky Mountains in my 1981 182R to go play and see the scenery.”
Top 10 best selling piston airplanes in 2020
Cessna’s 172S tops the list of Top 10 best-selling piston airplanes in 2020. What other planes made the list?
Video: Training for heritage flights
Two new videos capture two days of training of Heritage Flights for this season’s airshows.
Flight Squad gathering in Montana this summer
“These camps are immersive, educational, life experiences. And they look fun too.”
EAA’s B-17 kicks off national tour in March
The year-long tour begins in the Florida, then heads northward, with the B-17 expected to be “back home” for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer.
Instructional flight ends when plane hits house
The pilot’s receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with trees and a house.
Picture of the Day: In her element
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “Dead calm wind and great light come together to showcase this Cessna 180 in her element — the Alaskan wilderness.”
What are the best options when it’s time for an engine overhaul?
Before you make any decision, make absolutely certain that when you look at the options, be sure to compare apples to apples. Don’t let prices influence your decision, because the least expensive option may not be the best value.