The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
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Picture of the Day: The night shift
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a note: “The Cessna 120 hangar at Classic Aviation at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa is lit up to finish some routine maintenance.”
Pilot hits glider after cutting corners
The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a parked glider while taxiing from the runway.
Picture of the Day: 04-22
Gary Frick submitted this photo and note: “04-22 at Marion Municipal Airport (KMZZ) in Indiana — the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. ”
Imperfect is okay
If we set our personal expectations at perfection, we’re really working against our own best interests. The effort to give a perfect performance becomes counter-productive. This may transform a challenging goal into an impossible dream.
Georgia pilots fly in honor of vets
The North Georgia pilots flew over the local VA cemetery in conjunction with the annual Wreaths Across America event.
FBO expands at KYIP
The new hangar and office complex is expected to be complete in August 2021.
Improper maintenance during overhaul leads to engine failure
Maintenance personnel’s improper assembly of the engine during overhaul, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent engine failure.
Picture of the Day: Beach skimming in Australia
Mark Albert submitted this photo and note: “My first and only gyrocopter flight was a complete thrill. The Magni Gyro is flown by the owner and we are just south of Home Hill, Queensland, Australia.”