Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to depart in unfavorable weather conditions, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.
Picture of the Day: Early morning departure
Gary Livack submitted the following photo and note: “Taken during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 at the Oshkosh seaplane base. Early morning departure of a Cessna 208.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day […]
Mostly good news out of Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 was an excellent show, with plenty of good news for GA.
Scenes from the Ryan Field Fly-In
The annual Ryan Field Fly-In in Montana attracted a “nice lineup” of aircraft.
Banyan to host free Aviation Career Day
The free event features 20 schools and businesses.
Infinite Flight 19.3 delivers global HD imagery, upgraded cockpit graphics
Developers used technology introduced with the XCub’s glass displays and applied it to the A320 family.
Overpriming engine leads to fire
Probable cause: The student pilot’s overpriming of the engine and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an engine fire.
Picture of the Day: Captain Munchkin
Jim Gill submitted the following photo and note: “Fly the Friendly Skies…A very nice United Airlines captain captured this inspirational photo.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our […]
Electric aircraft await juice jockeys
Batteries are improving in capabilities by about 5% each year.