Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
General Aviation
Picture of the Day: On the water at last
Laureano Mier submitted the following photos and note: “The Seattle World Cruiser Project is a celebration of the first circumnavigation of the globe by air. On Sept. 18, 2018, the Seattle II was launched into Lake Washington from the Renton Airport seaplane ramp for its first flight from floats.” Would you like to have your […]
Getting into the Santa swing of things
Consider, if you will, what the public perception of general aviation might be if average, everyday folks regularly ran into the opportunity to experience flight in the course of their normal activities. They could buy a flight for themselves. Or with a loved one. Or a friend.
Avionics sales surpass $2 billion so far in 2018
Worldwide avionics sales are up 15.5% over last year, topping $2 billion, according to the Aircraft Electronics Association’s third-quarter 2018 Avionics Market Report.
FAA seeks comments on ATP, Type Rating standards
You have until Dec. 21, 2018, to comment on new standards for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or a type rating.
Call for aircraft owners for the inaugural Historic Airfield Rally
The Antique Airplane Association is looking for 25 owners of aircraft built before 1941 for the inaugural Historic Airfield Rally to the Antique Airfield Homecoming in 2019, designed to sign a light on historic airports across the country.
Be sure to pass the other FAA exam
A Nov. 28 webinar will help you prepare for the FAA medical exam.
Student bends Legend Cub
Probable cause: The student pilot’s incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Picture of the Day: Share Bear goes flying
Zach Ivey submitted the following photo and note: “My daughter Kaylie had her class’s “Share Bear” last weekend. You are suppose to take him and do something fun with him, so we took him flying!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. […]