Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to relinquish the helicopter flight controls to a non-rated passenger during a 3 ft hover.
Aviation News
Picture of the Day: Big and little
Bill Gortney submitted the following photo and note: “An Omega Aerial Refueling Services (OARS) tanker and a Super Petrel LS at Cecil Field in Florida (KVQQ). Thanks to Jacksonville JetPort at Cecil Field for hosting us both! OARS is supporting the US Navy out of Cecil and I was visiting my 96-year-old retired Naval Aviator […]
Questions from the Cockpit: A pointed question
Why on earth would pilots be wearing spurs?
General aviation groups join forces to fight coronavirus
“We stand ready to work with the administration so that the important role our industry can play in responding and mitigating the many challenges of this health issue is fully realized.”
Association offers $10,000 in scholarships
Deadline for applications is April 15.
Lighthawk names new CEO
Rutledge has more than two decades of leadership experience, including Wings of Hope.
Touch and goes go awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Picture of the Day: Night currency
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo, with a note: “An RV-12 taxis out for a little night flight.” 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 also considered for our new Page […]
Shifting plans, maintaining the mission
SUN ‘n FUN is, at its core, a fundraising vehicle that bankrolls educational initiatives that run all year, benefiting folks in ways we might never have imagined.