The Commemorative Air Force will send 18 warbirds to Washington, DC., for the fly-over.
General Aviation
Total loss of engine power leads to forced landing
Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Picture of the Day: A better way to store planes
Lynn Coriell submitted this photo and note: “I recently installed this lift (the first of three) to increase available hangar space at My Place Airport (3OH7) in Cardington, Ohio. Unique tail support allows tailwheel or tricycle gear planes to be raised with up to nine feet of clearance underneath, effectively doubling hangar capacity.” Would you […]
One Pilot’s View: Crosswind landings
In my book, all landings are crosswind landings, it’s just a matter of degree.
Aurora State Airport critical to fighting Oregon wildfires
The GA airport has become the staging grounds for efforts to fight the wildfires.
Volunteer pilots needed to fly endangered turtles
“If you fly a PC12, C-172, PA-28 or anything in between, we need you.”
NBAA regional forums to return in 2021
The first will be held June 9, 2021, at June 9, 2021, at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y.
Missing plug leads to forced landing
Probable cause: A fuel leak from the carburetor float bowl due to a missing plug, which resulted in excessive fuel consumption and a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart on the accident flight leg after noting the airplane’s unexpectedly high fuel consumption during the previous leg.
Picture of the Day: Smoke on
Kevin Quinn submitted this photo and note: “My Stearman blowing some smoke over Boca Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest in California.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our […]