We were over the runway at about 15 feet AGL when the engine went quiet. The right wing dropped and we lost all lift without hearing the stall horn.
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Picture of the Day: Husky Fly-In
James Ayers submitted this photo and note: “Planes line up at the 2022 Husky Fly-In in Idaho.”
Fun and fellowship at the Gathering of Warbirds Reunion
The Gathering of Warbirds Reunion had a small town intimacy to it with friendly folks happy to chat about planes or cars or both.
General aviation pilots drill in preparation for the big one
A drill to test general aviation’s preparedness to help in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake proved successful, with pilots delivering thousands of pounds of food to food banks throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Dealers association offers business aviation scholarships
Applications must be received by Sept. 1, 2022, for the scholarships, which go to students looking to enter business aviation.
Picture of the Day: A Skybolt sunset
John Johnson submitted this photo and note: “A Skybolt at sunset at Brooks Field (KRMY) in Marshall, Michigan. My dad, Gust G. Johnson, built the airplane. He soloed at 14 years old and flew until he was 84. He passed four years later at 88. A World War II Air Force veteran, he also owned a 1947 Globe Swift for 40 years.”
Young Aviators return to Triple Tree
After a two-year pandemic pause.
Want to own your own airport?
Limington-Harmon Airport (63B) in Maine is for sale for $2.5 million.
Oklahoma invests in its general aviation airports
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approved $184 million for improvements to 85 general aviation airports between 2022 and 2027.