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.
Plane hits ground during simulated single-engine go-around
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated single-engine go-around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Social distancing
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Social distancing in the Sierra Foothills during our 2020 lunch fly-outs.”
Why do my engines throw out the first quart of oil?
Through normal operation your engines blow the first quart overboard ending up on the wing and the flaps. I could tell you that this was a design by Lycoming in an effort to prevent corrosion in those areas, but that wouldn’t play very well, so we won’t even go there! Seriously, it’s nothing to worry about, as long as your engine does not have a history of excessive oil consumption.