Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring and his decision to take off with an unverified amount of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent impact with trees during an attempted forced landing.
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Picture of the Day: Lake approach
Joe McMurray submitted the following photo and note: “Turn final in a Carbon Cub on floats.” 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 4 photo feature […]
Florida’s newest pilot
Mateo dreams of being an airline pilot one day.
Safety guidelines updated for winter flying for VLJ and TAA pilots
“The NTSB tasked NBAA with developing enhanced training guidelines related to risk management in winter operations.”
Sporty’s puts out call for entries for writing competition
Deadline to send in your story is March 3.
How much did you pay for your practical tests?
Have changes in the FAA practical testing process changed the prices on those tests?
RV-4 crashes after engine quits
Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Picture of the Day: A true warbird
CDR Michael Graves USN Ret. submitted the following photo and note: “A true warbird of World War II. This aircraft served with the USN and Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946 at MCAAS/NAS Mojave. She is just one of a handful of the 100 Navy HE/AE1s delivered to the US Navy from 1942-1942 that remain. […]
Central Coast AirFest turns two
The Central Coast Airfest has won Best Small Civilian Air Show two years in a row.