The airplane’s impact with a bird while on approach.
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Picture of the Day: A co-pilot checklist
William winner submitted this photo, saying it’s self-explanatory.
McBizjet: A beautiful also-ran
The aircraft looked very much like a scaled down commercial jetliner, with four individually podded engines suspended from pylons in a fashion reminiscent of the Boeing 707.
Real Pilot Story: Pressure Over the Atlantic
Step into the cockpit with pilot Kerry McCauley as he tells the tale of his harrowing flight across the Atlantic.
New scholarships for women pilots
Applications are due by Dec. 29.
2021 General Aviation Awards application deadline extended
Originally set for Nov. 30, the deadline has been extended to Dec. 31.
First flight bends homebuilt plane
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in the right tire contacting the runway first followed by the left wing.
Picture of the Day: Right place, right time
“Balloon launch during the evening portion of the air show at the SUN ‘n FUN Flying Festival and Car Show, held Dec. 4-5, 2020, at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL). My plane, a Grumman AA5 Traveler, was on display and was in the right place at the right time when I took this picture.”
Ask Paul: Should I buy a plane that hasn’t been flown in two years?
What should I be concerned with when buying an airplane that hasn’t been flown in two years?