Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
General Aviation
Picture of the Day: A perfect evening for flying
Michael Hamlett submitted the following photo and note: “Putting N6577W, my PA28-140, away after an evening flight at Raleigh Executive Airport (KTTA) in North Carolina. A perfect evening for flying with clear skies, light winds, and smooth air. All of which make for a great evening of sight seeing at 2,000′ AGL. Would you like […]
A beautiful day in the neighborhood
Nearly 250 aircraft from far and near attended the 52nd annual fly-in.
Dr. Peggy Chabrian named 2020 Cliff Henderson Trophy Recipient
In December 1994, 16 founding board members, with Peggy as Founding President, established Women in Aviation International as it is today.
Door Steward gas spring now approved for PA-32, -34 rear doors
The location of the gas spring is orientated to keep it out of the way while entering or exiting the aircraft.
LA County Air Show scholarship deadline extended
The deadline to apply for the $2,500 scholarships is March 8.
Snow covered runway leads to accident
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see the taxiway when returning to the ramp from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the airplane rolling down an embankment.
Picture of the Day: $100 breakfast
Jan Randle submitted the following photo and note: “Cub waiting to go fly for a Western North Carolina breakfast run.” 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 […]
Inattention to detail
How we handle the distraction is far more important than the distraction itself. And that’s something worth thinking about and planning for.