Probable cause: The pilot’s in-flight fuel mismanagement and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to land on the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
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Picture of the Day: Late afternoon @ 7S9
Dale Weir submitted the following photo and note: “A Consolidated Husky Junior (Fleet Model 1) departing Lenhardt’s Air Park in Hubbard, Oregon, to enjoy the last hour of daylight in the Willamette Valley. Photo by Jim Dodge. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. […]
Seaplane-A-Palooza prepares for takeoff
Seaplane-A-Palooza will feature exhibitors, flying contests, seaplane bingo, and a seaplane beauty contest.
EAA’s Spirit of Aviation to travel the U.S. in 2019
The 53-foot traveling exhibit is “fun, it’s discovery, and it’s a fantastic introduction to the world of flight,” EAA officials say.
Quest Aircraft appoints new dealer for South Central United States
American Kodiak is led by Fort Worth, Texas, and Steamboat Springs, Colorado rancher and real estate developer Gregory L. Brown.
ACR Electronics introduces Next-Gen ResQLink PLB
All new design changes were suggested by members of the ACR Electronics SurvivorClub free beacon replacement program.
Aircraft Spruce opens midwest location
Aircraft Spruce’s newest location allows for two-day ground shipping to nearly all locations in the lower 48 states.
Aircraft Spruce Midwest will provide lower shipping charges and faster delivery to customers in the central part of the United States.
Carb icing contributes to loss of engine power
Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Picture of the Day: The Champ Rests
Glenn Cobb submitted the following photo and note: “After enjoying a late afternoon flight, my 1946 Aeronca Champ rests on the ramp after a light March rain at Spanish Fork Airport Springville-Woodhouse Field (KSPK) in Utah.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this […]