The author’s flying experience as a military aviator, combined with his involvement with the Pentagon, provided the inspiration for the new book.
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Pilot intentionally crashes into his home
Probable cause: The pilot’s intentional flight into his residence.
Picture of the Day: 360 overhead approaches
William Hunt submitted this photo and note: “ForeFlight captured this image when I was practicing 360 overhead approaches in a Piper Archer from 3,000 feet into the Miami University Airport near Oxford, Ohio. This was a much better exercise than a standard 180 power off approach.” Would you like to have your photo featured as […]
Sometimes I forget
The checklist is our friend. But it only works if we use it.
Drones: Here for good, and for good
For those who wish drones would just go away, I believe it best to come around to understanding that drones will forever be part of our ecosystem.
Cirrus launches VisionAir ownership program
The new program provides “a direct pathway to complete ownership” that allows “customers to enjoy all of the benefits of personal aviation” while Cirrus takes care of the details.
Applications open for bizav scholarships
Deadline to apply is Oct. 1.
Pilot crashes after engine cowling opens on takeoff
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after being startled and distracted when the engine cowling opened during takeoff, which led to a subsequent impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Let the sun shine
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a short note: “My husband and 11-year-old son came back from a little lesson in our 1946 Champ. I couldn’t resist the sun shining through the window.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. […]