Probable cause: The failure of the pilots to apply prompt and/or correct flight control inputs to adequately recover from the intentional aerodynamic spin.
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Picture of the Day: A Pleasant Valley sunset
Daryl Austermiller submitted the following photo and note: “Sunset at Pleasant Valley in Young, Arizona.” 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 our new Page 4 photo feature in […]
But my instructor said…
Not all flight instruction is good. Not all flight instructors are sharing beneficial information. Not every flight school is acting in your best interest.
Nominations now open for NBAA’s Top 40 Under 40
Nominations for the Top 40 Under 40 are now being accepted by the National Business Aviation Association.
Free flight planning app debuts
A free app provides the basics needed to plan, navigate, and fly the whole of US airspace.
FlightSafety adds drone flight training
FlightSafety has partnered with Praxis Aerospace Concepts to offer Unmanned Aircraft Systems practical flight training.
Failure to properly deice plane leads to accident on takeoff
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly deice the airplane before takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.
Picture of the Day: Super Cub fun
Terry Hayes submitted the following photo and note: “Foothill Aviation’s new Super Cub landing at the pond.” 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 our new Page 4 photo […]
Expert tips for winter flying
Alaska pilot David Lee offers expert tips on flying in extreme winter weather.