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Crosswind landing ends in crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control in flight and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Spring in Iowa
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo, with a note: “Spring has finally arrived in Iowa, and I got this shot Easter weekend when a friend flew in to Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA).”
Fleetster pioneered early airline service
The Consolidated Fleetster series provided an elegant take on the needs of feeder airlines in the early 1930s. But the fortunes of Consolidated Aircraft lay elsewhere.
Hartzell helps backcountry pilots
Hartzell Propeller will make a $250 contribution directly to RAF for every member who buys a new Hartzell prop for backcountry flying until the end of 2022.
The Dayton Air Show with a twist
“The show will convert its spectator area to a drive-in theater-type parking lot. Guests will be able to purchase 20-foot x 20-foot Private Viewing Area using half the area to park their car and the other half to view the show in tailgate fashion.”
New LED landing and taxi light to debut at SUN ‘n FUN
In landing mode, the Equinox will output a 20°X20° bright white beam for high-speed takeoffs and landings. While in taxi mode, the light produces a wider 20°X50° beam spread that outputs a solid and evenly distributed light pattern for illumination of the runway/taxiway without impairing the vision of other pilots, officials explain.
Distracted pilot forgets to extend landing gear
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Picture of the Day: Firefighter ready for takeoff
Maksym Pastushenko submitted this photo and note: “Firefighter on run up in Ukiah Municipal Airport (KUKI) in California.”