Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
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Pictures of the day: Recreational Aviation Foundation photo contest winners
RAF photo contest showcases the beauty of the backcountry.
Ask Paul: Which port is for what on a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine?
I would strongly recommend that if you do not own the particular Operator’s Manual for your engine that you make the small investment and buy one.
Jack Elliott Schapiro flies west
Renowned aviation journalist Jack Elliott Schapiro has passed away at the age of 94.
Video: Converting auto engines for aircraft
A new video on YouTube demonstrates how one company converts auto engines for aircraft.
uAvionix extends ADS-B rebate
uAvionix has extended its ADS-B rebate for experimental and light-sport aircraft.
Beech Baron bent after stall
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a single-engine approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for the flight instruct
Picture of the Day: Dreaming of her turn to fly
Galin Hernandez submitted the following photo and note: “My 6-year-old granddaughter Lilly loves to go to our St. Augustine Airport (KSGJ) hangar and watch airplanes taking off and landing. Here she watches a local C172 departing Runway 31.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it […]
Narrow Deck vs. Wide Deck engines revisited
Our engines expert reveals how to tell the difference between a narrow deck and wide deck engine.