Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to fly with an air cast boot on his foot, which led him to rely on the passenger to apply brakes and rudder, which was performed improperly and led to a loss of directional control.
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Picture of the Day: Godzilla
Rolf Ringgold submitted this photo and note: “I was planning on flying that day until I noticed that Godzilla was about to eat Fargo…”
A life immersed in aviation
Kate Tiffany is a star at restoration, education, and inspiration.
Study shows most people don’t know much about drones
The study shows that drones “still appear to be new and somewhat unknown to the vast majority” of people.
CAF Rise Above wins National Aviation Hall of Fame award
“CAF RISE ABOVE is committed to telling the inspirational story of the Tuskegee Airmen and the WASP.”
Virginia Department of Aviation offers scholarships and grants
There are three scholarships for students and one grant program for teachers K-12 who use aviation in their lesson plans.
Crash during World War II enactment fatal for two
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to perform a low-level maneuver at an altitude where he was unable to recover the airplane before impacting terrain.
Picture of the Day: Perfect day to fly a Pietenpol
KJ Pepper submitted this photo and note: “Low and slow. A Pietenpol Aircamper is the perfect airplane to enjoy a day of nostalgia flying.”
Questions from the Cockpit: When you’re hot, you’re hot
There are 635 Hot Spots at airports across the United States right now.