Probable Cause: The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
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Picture of the Day: The Big Muddy
Chris Vogt submitted this photo and note: “A nice view of the majestic Mississippi River in late summer 2025 — the green hills of Iowa in the foreground, with Illinois stretching out to the east. I took this photo from 1,500 feet AGL while piloting a Cessna 172 on a round-trip cross-country from Marion Airport (C17) outside Cedar Rapids.”
A Flight Planning App Built For Today
Famous for his around-the-world flight and YouTube channel, Matt Guthmiller has launched 8Flight, a next-generation EFB. Designed to rival market leaders, the app offers real-time AI weather, offline planning, and streamlined flight intelligence for a modern cockpit experience.
Looking for a good reason to fly?
Rachel Jouppi, a volunteer with Pilots N Paws, is putting out a call for pilots in Minnesota to fly to Missouri as part of a “fly away” to rescue more than 120 dogs.
TBM 980 Debuts
The aircraft has already been certified by EASA and the FAA, with deliveries expected to begin in January 2026.
Engine Failure Leads To Forced Landing
Probable Cause: The disruption of torque to the No 4 connecting rod journals, which resulted in a spun bearing and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: A friend indeed
Steven Davis sent in this photo with a note: “I had a friend in a Tiger, Samuel Sun, pull back his canopy to grab a few shots of my RV-14A flying amongst the Cascades. He truly is a friend…as it was early spring and rather cold up there.”
The Pure Joy of Ski Flying
Ski flying transforms frozen wilderness into endless runways, requiring specialized technical skills and a bold sense of adventure. This story explores the pure joy of winter flight and the nostalgic freedom found navigating the world on skis.
It Doesn’t Have To Be All or Nothing
Supporters lobbying to keep Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport open tell city officials that there’s room to find middle ground, noting that portions of the airport property could be redeveloped without closing the airport.