Probable cause: The pilot’s incorrect brake application during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
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Picture of the Day: Cirrus sunrise
Jim Roberts submitted the following photo and note: “A Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet greets the day at McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS) in Knoxville, Tennessee.” 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 […]
The biggest name in drones you never heard of
The Canadian company boasts a long list of “firsts” in the drone industry.
GPS interference expected in Southeast U.S. during military exercises
The Jan. 16-24 military exercises require jamming GPS signals for several hours each day.
New Garmin GI 275 replaces several legacy flight instruments
The GI 275 is a direct replacement for an attitude indicator, attitude directional indicator (ADI), course deviation indicator (CDI), horizontal situation indicator (HSI), and engine indication system (EIS).
Bad flare leads to bad landing
Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Pictures of the day: Airplanes, pilots, and dogs
Albert Dyer sent in these photos with a note: “Dogs have always played a role in flying. What pilot hasn’t taken their dog with them flying or looked forward to being with their dog again after a flight? Several times a year American Aero Services at New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport(KEVB) in Florida opens its […]
Reflections on a career-making ticket
In the pantheon of happy accidents that have occurred over the course of my life, becoming a certificated flight instructor is easily in the Top Five.
Civil Air Patrol responds to Puerto Rico earthquakes
CAP teams are using drones to gather photos as airplanes are grounded due to weather conditions.