The report is designed to reduce confusion while talking about new technologies.
Pilot dies after plane plunges into lake
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the lake during a low-level maneuver.
Picture of the Day: New technology, vintage plane
Orville J. Winover submitted the following photo and note: “A 1950 Cessna 140, one of the first antique classics to have ABS-In/Out installed to meet the 2020 deadline.” 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 […]
Questions from the Cockpit: A high-flying highball
When you mix alcohol and altitude it’s a high-flying time.
Video: Visiting the Zenith Aircraft factory
The video also reports on the company’s newest model, the STOL CH 750 Super Duty.
AOPA awards flight training scholarships
Total flight scholarships awarded this year by AOPA: 123.
New director for EAA museum
Connolly has been charged with updating the museum’s exhibits and technology.
Pilot doesn’t extend landing gear in time
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear with sufficient time to allow the landing gear to fully extend and the flight instructor’s failure to visually check to see if the right main landing gear were extended.
Picture of the Day: Just relaxing
Larry Larrabure submitted the following photo and note: “Beautiful day to fly the Skagit river gravel bars in Washington state. Here we are just relaxing and admiring the beautiful scenery. Steve Denz flew in a Carbon Cub, Jon Jughead Counsil a Cessna 170 and Larry Larrabure in a Cessna 182.” Would you like to have […]