The student pilot’s improper decision to release the seat latch to adjust the seat position during taxi, which resulted in his inability to reach the rudder or brake pedals and a subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a ditch and fence.
Picture of the Day: Apache in Europe
Gustav Z. Holdosi submitted this photo and note: “Austria’s ATO A-117 operates this modified PA23 Apache for training flights. Pilots are welcome.”
Looking good and going fast…on a budget
The Lightning from Arion Aircraft is available as either a Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA or ELSA) or as an Experimental Amateur Built version. Bonus: It’s built in the USA.
British Columbia hangar matches the beauty of the nearby Kootenays
A veterinarian, Dr. Robert McLeod built the hangar to closely match his home and other buildings on his property in Creston, British Columbia, which boasts a grass landing strip.
New GA facility at KCVG adds Customs clearance
The new Customs and Border Protection office at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is now up and running at the Wheels Up Jet Center.
Hartzell awarded STC for Talon prop on Extra 300L
The 78-inch diameter Hartzell Talon replaces the standard wood core three-blade propeller to provide a 2.5% increase in takeoff acceleration, 5% decrease in takeoff distance, and a 5% increase in climb performance, company officials report.
Landing on snow bends Piper
The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control while conducting a touch-and-go landing on an unimproved, snow-covered airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Grandson’s first flight
Michael Noteboom submitted this photo and note: “This picture is of my first flight with my grandson Michael Stafford. We flew my 172G out of the new Sioux County Regional Airport (KSXK) in Sioux County, Iowa. He loved every second.”
Fantastic February is filled with opportunity
February is an awkward sort of month. At this point in the year winter is fierce and feels never ending. But if you look, you may find more important things to focus on as winter drags on. I’ll offer my suggestion for two relevant considerations right here: The AOPA Flight Training Scholarships and the live webcast of this year’s R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy presentation.