Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to land on a snow-covered airstrip with a tundra tire-equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
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Picture of the Day: The magic of night flying
Mike Martin submitted the following photo and note: “Flying home on a crisp winter evening in my Mooney M20J, somewhere over New York state. Enjoying a new panel and interior and rock and roll on the Sirius XM.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it […]
Brace yourself, it’s gonna get weird
I’m in the camp that thinks aviation will ultimately prove to be the salvation of humanity
Video: Delivering food to a stranded hiker in Alaska
A new video documents a rescue mission in Alaska only a GA aircraft could accomplish.
Last ADS-B satellites deployed
More than 13 billion ADS-B messages are being processed each month by 66 space-based satellites.
Latitude Aviation adds multi-engine training
A new airplane means new offerings at Latitude Aviation.
Applications now being taken for Piper scholarships
Deadline is March 29 for two scholarships from Piper Aircraft.
Cessna 150 crash caused by fuel exhaustion
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: The best way to build time
Gene Gray sent in this photo, explaining: “Bob Casian and Paula Maynard in a 1941 Navy N3N-3 over Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, N.H.” “Paula and I purchased the N3N-3 in California and flew it back to New Hampshire to give rides,” he continued. “She is building flight time in it with our friend and […]