Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to take off from an unimproved bean field with insufficient length for the airplane to clear adjacent corn stalks.
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Picture of the Day: On final
Paul Anton submitted the following photo and note: “Landing at my home base, Indian Hills Airpark, at Salome, Arizona, in my 1959 Forney F-1.” 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 […]
Expect the unexpected. You won’t be disappointed
You’re a human being operating a machine. If one doesn’t have an issue, the other probably will.
Earthrounder receives Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
Ann Holtgren Pellegreno recreated Amelia Earhart’s flight in 1967.
Free Pilot’s Guide to Avionics to be unveiled at Oshkosh
Pilots not going to the big show can request a copy online.
Broken wire leads to forced landing
Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to a lack of ignition resulting from a broken alternator wire.
Picture of the Day: Family, flight and fun!
BJ Holman submitted the following photo and note: “Ronda, Tanner, and Tatum (left to right). This was Tatum and Tanner’s first helicopter flight and they were super excited! Photo taken by BJ just before lift off in our Bell 206L-3. Off for a quick scenic flight around the beautiful Flathead Valley in Kalispell, Montana, before […]
Optimism — so much cooler than pessimism
Efforts to improve the state of the art should be met with encouragement, not scorn.
Why aren’t engine pre-oilers more popular?
I’m probably opening a can of worms by answering this question.