The program contains lessons that are often overlooked, glossed over, or not fully explained during private pilot training.
General Aviation
Yak’s landing on grass runway goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper planning for landing on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Picture of the Day: Layover
Robert Hartnmaier submitted this photo and note: “A 1938 Cessna Airmaster at Stevensville, Montana, with the Bitterroot Mountains in the background. Layover on the way from Sandy, Oregon, to home airport, Old Bridge Airport (3N6) in New Jersey.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it […]
Questions from the Cockpit: The Need for Speed
There’s lots of tricks to increase speed: Adding power, reducing drag, changing aerodynamics, and reducing weight.
Video: A new take on the passenger safety briefing
Pilots can share their video with passengers to give them some idea of what to expect from their flight in a GA aircraft.
National Aviation Hall of Fame partners with PBS on new education program
Discovering Flight is an activity driven program for elementary and middle school students that explores aerospace science and history with the Wright Brothers.
PlaneLogix partners with Aircraft Spruce
The new feature allows you to buy parts or check prices when your plane is in the shop.
Loose screw starts accident’s chain of events
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and a runway excursion.
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 […]