The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop, and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the pilot.
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Picture of the Day: Flying the approach
Dietmar Zschogner submitted this photo and note: “Flying the approach in my Zenair 750 STOL.”
Bad habits can bite you
During the oral portion of the flight reviews I asked how they gathered weather information prior to taking flight. Some variation of this question is common during the well-planned review. A good, safe, competent pilot should answer with something that involves a call to 1-800-WX-BRIEF, or the use of Internet based weather reporting and forecasting tools. The name Al Roker should not come into play. But it did. And that suggested a problem.
Bill introduced to repeal aircraft sales tax exemption in Massachusetts
If passed, the bill would impose a 6.25% state sales tax on the sale of aircraft and parts. GA advocacy groups are opposing the bill, which could be a “significant obstacle” to the success of the aviation industry in Massachusetts.
MyGoFlight CEO dies in plane crash
During this time of loss, the family is asking for privacy.
Latest version of SkyView software released for experimentals and LSA
The latest version allows wireless chart transfer to pilots who use Seattle Avionics’ FlyQ EFB, as well as improved twin-engine monitoring.
Reaction to wind shear bends 172
As soon as I got near the tops of the trees I felt the lift reduce and the stall horn began. The controls were sluggish and I knew instantly that I needed to lower the nose to prevent a stall. I lowered the nose and tried to nurse it back up, but very quickly realized something needed to be done as the runway was reducing and I didn’t feel comfortable in the lift being generated being able to take me over the trees.
Picture of the Day: Canine ground guides
Lawrence Portouw submitted this photo and note: “Oliver and Dudley with a rare Super DC-3 at the Benson Municipal Airport (E95), Arizona. Photo taken by Bridy Godwin of Sierra Vista, Arizona.”
Freedom 34: The gift of flight
A former POW takes to the skies once again thanks to a gift of flight from three pilots based at KDKX.