Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash thermal damage to the engine accessories and the airframe. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to navigate to any of the ava
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Picture of the Day: Skylane at Sunset
Bob Barnes submitted the following photo and note: “Just finished an engine break-in flight on my 1999 Cessna 182S and was about to put her back in the hangar but had to get a picture of the plane against the setting sun.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? […]
A flight into history
The best part of a flight in a B-17? Sharing it with your son.
Historic World War II aircraft flies to Dayton to honor D-Day veteran
“We wanted to take the aircraft to Ohio to make sure Martin had a chance to see the finished restoration, and possibly fly, in the aircraft.”
New educational program released for 75th anniversary of D-Day
“I committed then to never allow this history to be lost to future generations.”
Pavement at Washington airports deteriorating
The rate of deterioration is concerning, state officials say.
Get gleaming metal without the elbow grease
The polish removes oxidation, tarnish, surface rust, oil, and water spots.
Pilot crashes after fuel tank sucked dry
Probable cause: The pilot’s in-flight fuel mismanagement and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to land on the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
Picture of the Day: Late afternoon @ 7S9
Dale Weir submitted the following photo and note: “A Consolidated Husky Junior (Fleet Model 1) departing Lenhardt’s Air Park in Hubbard, Oregon, to enjoy the last hour of daylight in the Willamette Valley. Photo by Jim Dodge. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. […]