The mechanic’s incorrect rigging of the aileron control cables, which resulted in a reversal of aileron control inputs applied by the pilot during the takeoff. Also causal was the mechanic’s inadequate post-maintenance inspection and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and before takeoff check, which failed to detect the misrigging.
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Pictures of the Day: Visiting Ryan Field
Glenn Brasch, the man behind AirportCourtesyCars.com, typically spends a few weeks every year volunteering at the Recreational Aviation Foundation’s Ryan Field (2MT1). For 2022, he sent a few photos he captured during his time there.
High-flying art
John Stahr is an artist who uses airplanes as his canvas. From Richard Branson’s Dassault Falcon 900EX jet to a Phenom 100 to his own RV-8 “American Angel,” he’s created masterpieces on close to 200 airplanes.
Top 5 reasons to fly general aviation
What are your top reasons for being a general aviation pilot?
Humanitarian air operations get a boost with software donation
The new software will help the non-profit Air Serv in planning and scheduling its humanitarian flights.
Latest edition of avionics guide to be unveiled at Oshkosh
This year marks the 20th edition of the AEA Pilot’s Guide, a directory that includes educational articles, as well as information and data about the ever-changing world of avionics, Aircraft Electronics Association officials noted.
Electric system fails when alternator switch accidentally turned off
This is my key takeaway: An electrical system failure, much like an engine failure, may not manifest as a black-and-white event.
Picture of the Day: I trust you grandpa
Richard Hrezo submitted this photo and note: “When you take your 8-year-old grandson on his 33rd flight and he nods off on a very bumpy flight in your RV-7, it makes you feel good that he trusts you. He woke up only after turning off the runway.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Legend of the Phoenix
Is it true that if an airplane is completely destroyed, except for the data plate, that you can completely rebuild it, and it’s the “same” airplane?