Probable cause: The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
General Aviation
Picture of the Day: This might take longer than 30 minutes
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note with what he imagines this man is saying on his phone: “Hello Dominos, I’d like a large supreme pizza with thick crust. My location? I’m sitting right besides the yellow Piper Cub. OK…see you soon!” The photo was taken during the Piper Cub 75th anniversary gathering at EAA […]
Checkride reexaminations may be required for some pilots
Pilots who had a checkride with Michael A. Puehler of Cincinnati may be required to retake that checkride.
Back to School supply drive held at KBCT
The airport and its tenants collected more than 11 boxes with back to school supplies for area children.
Jet-fueled aviation thriller published
The author’s flying experience as a military aviator, combined with his involvement with the Pentagon, provided the inspiration for the new book.
Pilot intentionally crashes into his home
Probable cause: The pilot’s intentional flight into his residence.
Picture of the Day: 360 overhead approaches
William Hunt submitted this photo and note: “ForeFlight captured this image when I was practicing 360 overhead approaches in a Piper Archer from 3,000 feet into the Miami University Airport near Oxford, Ohio. This was a much better exercise than a standard 180 power off approach.” Would you like to have your photo featured as […]
Sometimes I forget
The checklist is our friend. But it only works if we use it.
Drones: Here for good, and for good
For those who wish drones would just go away, I believe it best to come around to understanding that drones will forever be part of our ecosystem.