Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to verify the usable fuel in the fuel tanks, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel totalizer setting during preflight, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power.
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Picture of the Day: A beautiful day for a checkride
Jim McCloud submitted the following photo and note: “What a beautiful day for a checkride! Steven Malvey and examiner Jim Hinson taxi out for a checkride in Angels Camp, California.” 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 […]
GA steps up in wake of Hurricane Florence
GA stepped up in the wake of Hurricane Florence, delivering relief supplies to areas hard-hit by the storm and its massive flooding.
A modern-day milestone for CAP
The Civil Air Patrol hit a milestone in fiscal 2018, saving 155 lives.
Aerospace industry has $24.8 billion impact on South Carolina economy
A new study shows that the aerospace industry has a $24.8 billion economic impact on South Carolina.
DroidEFB adds QuickWeather and integration with AOPA Flight Planner
The latest version of DroidEFB includes the add-on Quickweather for free, as well as integration with the AOPA Flight Planner.
Replacement parts for Cessna nose gear approved
McFarlane Aviation Products has received approval for replacement parts for Cessna nose gears.
Distracted pilot crashes Piper
Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during departure due to being distracted by looking for his phone.
Picture of the Day: When a mountain grows hair
Tomas Daniska submitted the following photo and note: “That moment when a mountain wave starts forming near you.” Taken in Nizke Tatry, Slovakia. 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 […]