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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.
Video: Chasing dreams
In this video Brent Handley challenges viewers: “Can I risk failure to live the life of my dreams?”
Able Flight sets new record by awarding 10 scholarships for 2019
2019 is a year of milestones for Able Flight, with the largest number of scholarships and veterans in a single year.
Muroya wins Red Bull Air Race season opener
Yoshihide Muroya from Japan claimed the first win in the 2019 Red Bull Air Races, winning by just 0.003 seconds over defending World Champion Martin Sonka of the Czech Republic.
Registration opens for Hayward Air Rally
The Hayward Air Rally, now in its 55th running, offers unique cross country flight planning, navigation and flight skills.
Maintenance error leads to Piper crash
Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the No. 3 cylinder’s hydraulic valve tappet plunger, which resulted in a failure of the No. 3 cylinder’s intake valve and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.