Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and a runway excursion.
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Picture of the Day: A beautiful California day
Ronald Graham submitted this photo and note: “Landing my Baron after a short gorgeous local mountain flight. Photographer Trish Marzell captured this landing.” 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 […]
Should I feel guilty about flying in the pandemic?
The short answer: No. In fact, it’s your patriotic duty to continue flying.
New campground and amenities planned for KDIJ
A cedar pavilion will provide shelter and amenities, including a picnic table, barbecue, fire ring, electricity, water, and a port-a-potty.
Civil Air Patrol cadet aims high
The award puts Ethan in the top 15% of cadets nationwide.
Guide to cleaning your books and pilot supplies released
“Aviators are looking for this guidance as businesses begin reopening and flight operations resume.”
Precautionary landing bends plane
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to continue flight in mountainous terrain with downdraft conditions, which necessitated a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.
Picture of the Day: Fake out
Rob Stapleton Jr. sent us this photo with a note: “The owner of this Taylorcraft had to put dolly wheels on his straight ski equipped T-craft to get to a better location to change back over to wheels at Birchwood Airport in Alaska, April 26, 2020. A late winter snow and a thaw this weekend […]
Grounded, and that’s okay
I imagine Jack calling 800-COVID-19 over and over again, hoping for a much improved forecast. One that would allow for AirVenture 2020 to takeoff as planned.