The pilot’s failure to conduct a proper preflight inspection and ensure the fuel was uncontaminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing.
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Picture of the Day: Hatz off to you
Steve Koerner submitted this photo and note: “Alex Koerner flying his Hatz CB-1 near Kankakee Airport (3KK) in Illinois.”
The mesmerizingly sleek Skyleader 600
The Skyleader 600 displayed at AirVenture 2022 conveyed a sense of lightness and sportiness — and isn’t that the heart of a light sport aircraft?
Television series Straight and Level now streaming on Amazon Prime
The Patey brothers, Mike and Mark, Michael Goulian, the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, and the Thunderbirds are just some of the highlights in Season Two of the television series.
Meet the Foggiani
While the Lafayette Escadrille was well-known during — and after — World War I, the 500 American pilots who flew during the Great War in Italy were not so well known…until now.
Free videos on sustainable aviation released
The videos feature interviews with nine of the leading women in sustainable aviation fields.
True Blue debuts 100-watt USB chargers for GA aircraft
The chargers supply 5-20 volts of power at 3-5 amps for smartphones, tablets, electronic flight bags (EFBs), and headphones.
Pilatus hits truck near runway
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during the takeoff ground roll due to inadequate monitoring of the environment.
Picture of the Day: Happy engine, happy life
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “On final to Ryan Field (2MT1) in Montana, you want your engine to be happy. There really aren’t any viable options if you can’t land on the airport’s grass runway.”