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General Aviation
Failure to maintain yaw control ends in crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
Picture of the Day: The coolest way to fish
Kevin Quinn submitted the following photo and note: “Kinley Quinn, 9, looking for fish.” 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 new Page 4 photo feature in the […]
Could your allergy medication kill you?
Sedating antihistamines are the most commonly detected medication in fatal accidents.
Soar into STEM gets $125,000 grant
“It is incredibly rewarding to see students who are working on a plane in our hangar suddenly light up and make that connection between STEM learning and a career path they can create for themselves.”
Take a quiz to test — and refresh — your aviation knowledge
Skill Check offers quizzes in 20 aviation categories, including maintenance, avionics, pilot, administration, and more.
Sporty’s introduces Faro Stealth 2 passive headsets
“Until now, the only way to have Bluetooth connectivity with a headset was to purchase an ANR model.”
Pilot’s first landing in Pietenpol ends in nose-over
Probable cause: The pilot’s excessive rudder and brake applications during landing, which caused the airplane to nose over.
Picture of the Day: Short final
Ken Killian submitted the following photo and note: “After a beautiful November day in the northwest, it was time to land ‘Charlie’ back at our home airport, S50, in Auburn, Washington. Charlie is our 1978 Archer II. I have been flying for well over 40 years and I still feel a rush of excitement every […]