Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission wire.
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Picture of the Day: Working on another rating
A student works on her balloon rating. She almost had a runway landing at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa, according to photographer Megan Vande Voort. 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 […]
A Bucket List flight in a Bearhawk Patrol
A flight from the Bucket List creates lasting memories.
Return to flight guides released
Rusty pilots and dormant aircraft can be problematic, presenting an increased risk to aviation safety.
Growth drives move for Momentum Aeronautics
“We have expanded considerably over the last year to meet customer demand.”
Honor the WASP
“We will not let COVID-19 stop us from honoring these incredible women who risked their lives to do their part for the war effort.”
Nieuport 17 crashes on first test flight
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate after takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Once is enough
Richard Gurbin submitted this photo and note: “Coming into Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. A 20-minute flight in my Cessna 206 over stunningly beautiful country saves a one-day trek on foot. This park runway is 500 feet long x 50 feet wide … ocean on departure to the west and 500 feet of clearing […]
In the end
Today is not my day to get airborne. I’m too emotionally distracted by the plight of our Lola to focus on the task of piloting an aircraft today.