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Soft field takeoff ends in snowbank
The student pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Over the Grand Canyon
Bob Bement submitted this photo and note: “I was on a cross-country flight from Flagstaff, Arizona, to my home base of Vale, Oregon (S49). I had to be above 14,500 feet to stay clear of the Grand Canyon airspace. I snapped this picture of the Grand Canyon. I was in my 1959 Cessna 182. I am a 1934 model and so we had 145 years of experience to make this flight. I will celebrate my 86th birthday on Dec. 20, 2020.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Better names for the airplane’s occupant
Through the years, we were variously labeled as Aeronauts, Aviators and Aviatrixes; Birdmen and Birdwomen; Eagles; Fliers; Pilots; and sometimes Operator or Occupant.
Happy 85th Birthday to the DC-3
A new video just posted to YouTube includes 85th birthday wishes from members of the D-Day Squadron’s DC-3 Society from around the world.
CiES fuel quantity senders approved for Cessnas, Super Cub, Navion, and more
The new AML approvals interface with the new Garmin Txi EIS retrofit system, as well as JPI, Aerospace Logic, and Electronics International Engine and Fuel Instrument displays.
Gallagher Aviation new Whelen dealer
Gallagher Aviation supplies Whelen landing and taxi lights, wingtip LED lights, LED tail lights, LED beacon lights, and LED recognition lights.
Hard landing injures balloon passenger
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious injury to a passenger.
Picture of the Day: Her first ride
Tom Sharpe submitted the following photo and note: “My daughter Megan on her first ride in my RV-8A. We were flying over the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. Her first flying experiences began when she would fly with me in a C-120 or 172 or DC-3 when she was 3 years old. She has flown with me in many different airplanes over the years, including a trip to Rome with me on the AB-330. Always my favorite passenger. She has always loved flying and pursued flying as a student until she decided on another career path.”