During this climb the other aircraft flew directly under my wing at a shockingly close distance. Had I not been in an aircraft with excellent climb and maneuvering performance, it could have ended very badly.
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Picture of the Day: Adventure with a little Fury
Gord McNulty submitted this photo and note: “It was a delightful surprise when I recently saw none other than a 3/4-scale replica of a vintage Hawker Fury, displayed as part of a popular rope climbing attraction in Trenton, Ontario, Canada.
The Recreational Aviation Foundation looks to the future
As the Recreational Aviation Foundation turns 21, it looks to the next generation to carry on its mission.
Initial build of eFlyer begins
The project aims to fabricate and assemble an all-composite structure, validate approved design plans, and establish production processes, according to company officials.
Fundraising gala to boost scholarship fund for veterans
The CloudDancer Scholarship is intended to help veterans interested in pursuing careers in aviation. It provides flight training funds to veterans seeking a post-military aviation career by bridging the gap in GI Bill benefits.
ASA updates aviation law textbook
The latest edition of Practical Aviation & Aerospace Law reflects recent judicial decisions and changes in statutory, regulatory, and international treaty law.
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing
The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent off-airport landing.
Picture of the Day: Early morning
Gwain Streed submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful sunrise caught on my flight to Beagle Sky Ranch (OR96) in Southern Oregon from Table Rock Airport (OG06) for ‘St. T’s’ — my 1962 Piper PA28-180 — annual.”
The practical applications of being a pilot
Pilots deal with emergencies differently than most non-pilots. We tend to take a more productive approach to non-emergencies as well.