Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing due to being distracted by another airplane and her delayed initiation of a go-around, during which the right wing struck a parked helicopter.
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Picture of the Day: Warbirds Down Under
Colin Fawns submitted the following photo and note: “The Australian country town of Temora in the state of New South Wales has one of the finest collections of warbirds in the southern hemisphere at the Temora Aviation Museum. The museum regularly conducts showcase days. Aircraft normally flying on these days are Spitfires, Hudson Bomber, Meteor, […]
Ask Paul: Why is the oil pressure dropping?
The problem in the overhauled Cessna 182 engine is the oil pressure drops gradually after a four to five minute run-up.
True Stories of Air Traffic Control: ‘You Saved My Life’
The four-minute video is riveting as we watch ATC guide a Mooney pilot to safety.
Rising costs leads museums to suspend B-17 operations
Two museums decide it’s too expensive to fly the B-17.
Field Guides to buying and owning an airplane released
The guides provide insights and tips for anyone planning to purchase and own an aircraft.
Crosswind forces plane into lamp post
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting tailwind conditions.
Picture of the Day: Back to its nest
David Montgomery submitted the following photo and note: “After a late afternoon return from Bessie’s diner at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL), the Cardinal returns to Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR) in Illinois, to its nest. Photo by Mike Baer, my hangar neighbor.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? […]
Is it time for a National Aviation Commission?
“Airport gridlock and congestion will worsen in the U.S. unless four new international airports are built to accommodate future demand.”