Steve Harris submitted the following photo and note: “A takeoff in a Progressive Aerodyne Searey from one of the lakes in Canandaigua, New York.” 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 […]
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Twice as nice
It was repeat wins for this year’s winners of the Hayward Air Rally.
Homebuilts area enhanced for AirVenture 2019
The changes create a homebuilt hub on the AirVenture grounds.
ForeFlight adds takeoff and landing performance calculations
The new feature allows pilots to calculate runway distances and aircraft speeds before every flight.
Newest version of Aero Charting includes user-defined waypoints, flight track recorder
The latest release of the free app includes user-defined waypoints, graphical route creation, and a flight track recorder.
Plane hits helicopter during takeoff
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with gusting wind conditions.
Picture of the Day: Born to fly
Trent Palm submitted the following photo and note: “Sun setting in the backdrop in western North Dakota as we are ready to take to the sky. Sunset flight with myself and my wife out of Mandan, N.D. (Y19) with our family 1969 Cherokee 6 300. It’s the family traveler.” Would you like to have your […]
The impossible turn is now possible
“A turn back to the airport following an engine failure shortly after takeoff is a risky maneuver, but there are times when it might be the least hazardous option.”
Red Bull calls it quits for its air races
The races just didn’t attract the level of interest of other Red Bull events, officials say.