The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-altitude maneuvering.
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Picture of the Day: Climbing the ladder
Gord McNulty, vice president of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, submitted this photo and note: “I was 10 years old when I was thrilled to climb the ladder to a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-100 Super Sabre at the 1957 Canadian National Exhibition Air Show in Toronto. The Thunderbirds extended a warm welcome to my father, Jack, a well-known aviation photographer who took this shot at what was then Malton Airport (now Toronto Pearson International Airport).”
A solid first step
But the Alpha Electro is a trainer, with lots of one-hour flights in its future. These flights aren’t speculative, or some day dreams. They are happening today.
Video: The Spirit of SUN ‘n FUN
This video packs all the highlights from the 2021 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo into just two and a half minutes.
Drones added to Hurricane Hunter fleet
Adding drones to the Hurricane Hunter fleet will help NOAA improve our understanding of hurricanes, ultimately providing new observations that could help save lives.
Aviation maintenance educator and student of the year named
KSUP educator Steven Locklear was named the Ivan D. Livi Aviation Maintenance Educator of the Year for 2021, while LCC Student JuliAnne Miller was named the James Rardon Aviation Maintenance Technician Student of the Year for 2021.
Practice flight ends in bent airplane
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while turning at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Inverted over Santa Cruz, California
Dr. Joe McMurray submitted this photo and note: “Aerobatics in a Super Decathlon. Back drop is Santa Cruz, California. Pilot is Dr. Joe McMurray.”
Ask Paul: The trouble with troubleshooting
Our engines expert Paul McBride helps troubleshoot a perplexing problem with an engine on an owner-maintained airplane.