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General Aviation
Pilot hits ditch after refueling
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch.
Picture of the Day: Early morning flight out of Chilliwack
Paul Basson submitted the following photo and note: “R44 getting towed to takeoff area in preparation for an early morning flight. This was a few days before doing my flight test for a commercial helicopter license.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this […]
The Flying Grants
A daughter’s dream to fly rekindles her father’s dream.
Epic Aircraft’s E1000 certified
Deliveries are set to begin this year.
New owner takes helm at Thrush Aircraft
“Reorganization is often a fact of life in the aircraft industry.”
Airline offers flight education grants
This year the grant program is focusing on schools that use AOPA’s high school aviation STEM curriculum.
Universal joint fails in flight
Probable cause: The failure of the universal joint in the pilot-side flight control yoke due to the fatigue fracture of a rivet within the universal joint. Contributing to the universal joint failure was the universal joint design, which was prone to galling wear and seizure.
Picture of the Day: A dusty High Sierra Fly-In
Gary Lanthrum submitted the following photos and note: “The High Sierra Fly-In had great, and not so great, conditions this year. This shot was taken during one of the dustier days. This is looking east towards Tule Peak.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it […]