Probable cause: The failure of the landing gear to extend during landing approach due to the interference between the landing gear motor’s sector and worm gears.
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Picture of the Day: Airshow surprise
Doug Robinson submitted the following photo and note: “Was at an airshow in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, back in 2014 and was surprised from behind with the loud thundering of an F4U Corsair, full throttle, flying about 30′ from the ground. By luck, I was just able to turn around and snap a LUCKY picture. Best […]
All 100 octane fuels are not equal
In the real world a leaded fuel will rate significantly higher than an unleaded fuel with the same lab-measured octane or anti-knock rating.
Video: No dog left behind
A new video chronicles how general aviation pilots save thousands of animals every year.
FAA proposes changes to drone rules, allowing flights over people
Drone rules continue to evolve, with the FAA proposing allowing flights over people and at night.
Pilot’s guide to mounting the iPad in the cockpit
Is your iPad placed correctly in your cockpit?
New hangars in the works at KFLL
80,000-squaree-feet of hangars coming online.
Neglected maintenance proves fatal for C172 pilot
Probable cause: The pilot’s negligent maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in improper fuel management, fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power during takeoff due to a missing securing pin in the fuel selector handle, and a su
Picture of the Day: Waiting for VFR at KDVO
David McConnell submitted the following photo and note: “We were waiting for the California morning marine layer to burn off at Gnoss Field in Novato, California. This photo was taken about 9 a.m. and by 10 a.m. it would be clear and the airport active.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture […]