Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the aileron control cables and subsequent failure to verify proper aileron functionality following the maintenance, which resulted in roll control that was opposite of that commanded by the pilot, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he did not verify that the aileron movement matched the control yoke input.
Picture of the Day: In the pattern at KTUS
Chad Christopher submitted the following photo and note: “Ash Vij takes a trip around the pattern at Tucson International Airport (KTUS). The early morning weather provides a great time to do flight testing for new Guardian Avionics products.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via […]
Flying into Oshkosh at 14 in an ultralight
A 14-year-old ultralight pilot flies into Oshkosh for the big show.
Questions from the Cockpit: Light up the night
The color for nav lights was established long before the first flight.
Aircraft Spruce appointed Lycoming distributor
“We we will be able to increase our inventory and provide competitive pricing on the full line of Lycoming engines and parts.”
Sporty’s releases 2019 edition of Instrument Proficiency Check Course
The latest edition of Sporty’s Instrument Proficiency Check Course has been released. The Instrument Proficiency Check Course, which includes more than three hours of HD video, is divided into 38 segments with a review quiz at the end that provides instant feedback on how you performed. New segments cover the latest weather products, such as […]
Carb icing leads to forced landing
Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Picture of the Day: A golden opportunity for cadets
Stuart Matthews submitted the following photo and note: “This picture, taken by my son, shows cadets preparing for a day of flight instruction at the famous Woodward Airfield, which was an active training facility in Camden, South Carolina, during World War II. National Flight Academy Mid-Atlantic Region Power training is for selected cadets, and is […]
Landing on a road
An Alaskan pilot gives tips on how to safely land on a road.