Pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.
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Picture of the Day: Farewell 57 Alpha
Jeremy Bankston submitted this photo and note: “Departing Rutherford County Airport/Marchman Field (KFQD) in North Carolina after finding the 57 Alpha Cafe permanently closed. Ron at the 57 Alpha Cafe decided to close his doors for health reasons after 32 years. The on-airport cafe is known throughout the Carolinas as a favorite lunch destination.”
Cactus Fly-In a hornet’s nest of activity
The 66th annual Cactus Fly-In, held March 2 at Casa Grande Municipal Airport in Arizona, boasted more than 160 visiting aircraft and more than 2,000 people.
Blue Angels documentary premiering May 17
“Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron — from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season — showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels America’s best, the Blue Angels,” the trailer’s introduction states.
Calling all seaplane pilots
A national online survey of seaplane pilots has launched, with the results of the survey used to develop tools and recommendations to reduce the risk of seaplanes spreading aquatic invasive species.
PC-12 prop approved for shorter takeoff performance
The 7-bladed MTV-47 MT-Propeller, known as “The Silent 7,” is now approved by both the FAA and EASA for even shorter takeoff distances, which increases the operational capability of the Pilatus PC-12, according to officials with Germany-based MT-Propeller.
Delayed go-around proves fatal for pilot
The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
Pictures of the Day: First flight
Andrew Moir submitted these photos with a note: “First flight of the amateur built carbon composite Furio, built from a kit produced in New Zealand.”
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“Is it that hard to build a new airport or is it just hard to make a business case for it? The US built airports very rapidly for many decades because it needed them, does it need many new ones now?”