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VFR into IMC fatal for two
Probable cause: The noninstrument-rated pilot’s intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight as planned.
Picture of the Day: Alaskan water taxi
Rob Stapleton submitted this photo and note: “A 1942 Grumman Super Widgeon G-44 N90727 owned by Burk Meese water taxis for takeoff at Lake Hood Seaplane Base at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. The DC-6 behind it was flown by Northern Air Cargo and sits on the south shore of Lake Hood […]
Better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air…
None of us would start a flight knowing the aircraft has maintenance issues or was low on fuel or the weather was beyond our abilities.
Glasair halts production as part of ‘COVID-19 pause’
“We are in unprecedented times and we believe that this proactive strategy, rather than burning through cash in the short term, is our best path for the long run.”
Garmin’s virtual Oshkosh experience
The virtual experience is designed to bring “as much of the Garmin experience to you virtually, and in the best way possible, given the times.”
A flashlight that can charge your phone
The Bush Pilot Flashlight features a green night vision mode, plus an emergency power bank for charging a cell phone.
Carb icing leads to crash
Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and the nose landing gear collapsing.
Picture of the Day: Low approach to 28C at ORD
Robbie Culver submitted this photo and note: “On Monday, May 11, 2020, I was fortunate enough to fly a low approach to Chicago O’Hare Airport in my Sonex experimental. I left Clow International airport (1C5) about 10 a.m., contacted Chicago approach, and made my request. I was cleared into the Class Bravo almost immediately and […]