Andrew Lyons submitted the following photo and note: “Dropped into N41 in Waterbury, Connecticut, with my Cessna 172P on a beautiful August afternoon to stretch my legs and enjoy the weather for a bit. Great little airport with two grass runways in the hills north of Waterbury.” Would you like to have your photo featured […]
Questions from the Cockpit: A matter of law
In July’s column we took a look at why captains sit in the left-hand seat, which ended up generating a lot of reader speculation that it might have had something to do with right-of-way rules, which in turn generated a lot of requests that we look at the origins of today’s right of way rules. […]
Video: Mustang vs. Spitfire
Recently posted to YouTube by AirShowStuffVideos is a video shot at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. The video, shot during the Saturday air show, compares two legends of World War II: A North American P-51C Mustang “Lope’s Hope 3rd,” piloted by Bernie Vasquez, and a Supermarine Spitfire MkIXc, “Half Stork,” piloted by Warren Pietsch.
Colorado Aeronautics Division wins ‘Best Practices’ Award
This is the first time a state aviation agency has won the award.
Aviation Design Challenge launches
This is the eighth year for the challenge.
First solo goes awry
Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Picture of the Day: Early morning coffee
Jeff and Kari DeFreest submitted the following photo and note: “Early morning coffee in the Kootznoowoo Wilderness. The Tongass National Forest offers some great fly-in cabin rental opportunities. This is the view from the historic Big Shaheen Cabin on Hasselborg Lake on Admiralty Island in southeast Alaska.” Would you like to have your photo featured […]
Restored aircraft finds a new home
Restarting the Mini Max taught adults and kids many valuable lessons.
Video: Weather information for pilots
The video will help you make better weather-related decisions.