A Jan. 29 WINGs webinar delves into weather patterns you can expect before, during and after a frontal weather system passes.
Aviation News
Crash on takeoff kills pilot and his cousin
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to perform a steep turn at low altitude, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Trying out a new camera mount
Sean Mulligan submitted the following photo and note: “Trying out a new camera mount on our Piper PA28-235 over Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Beautiful winter thick smooth air that the Cherokee thrives in! So lucky to get to experience this as part of my life.” You can see a video of the flight below the […]
Confronting the fear factor
Fear is not the answer to any problem. Knowledge is where the light is.
Video: The Doctor Killer
A new video takes a close look at the V-Tail Bonanza.
New FAA rule on GA pilots and RVSM goes into effect
A new rule eliminates the requirement for general aviation pilots to apply for an RVSM authorization when their aircraft is ADS-B equipped.
Confessions of an Air Traffic Controller
Just published is “Confessions of an Air Traffic Controller.”
FAA UAS Symposium 2019 postponed
The government shutdown has led the FAA to cancel its annual UAS symposium.
Loss of control while landing fatal for Cirrus pilot
Probable cause: The pilot’s uncoordinated flight control inputs and subsequent inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in a loss of control and uncontrolled descent with insufficient altitude for recovery.