Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aerial pickup towline was not entangled around the horizontal stabilizer after the banner pickup.
General Aviation
Picture of the Day: Beach City Baby
Bill Pixley submitted the following photo and note: “This partially restored 1942 Douglas DC-3 landed at the Venango Regional Airport (KFKL) in Franklin, Pennsylvania, on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2018, about 1 p.m. Known as the “Beach City Baby,” the aircraft has a world-wide history. Prior to its landing, the aircraft did a low fly-over. […]
Bad weather doesn’t dampen National Stearman Fly-In
A little bad weather didn’t stop the success of the 47th National Stearman Fly-In.
LSA weight to increase to 3,600 pounds, another ADS-B rebate in the works
Some big news was revealed at the AOPA Regional Fly-In in Carbondale, Illinois: The FAA is working to increase the weight limit of light-sport aircraft to 3,600 pounds, while another ADS-B rebate is in the works.
Free webinar gives overview of FAA reauthorization
In a free, 90-minute recording, veteran aviation attorneys dive into the recently passed FAA reauthorization and its implications for general aviation, the drone industry, the airlines, and more.
FlightServ plans new FBO facility at KTTN
FlightServ is building a new FBO and hangar at Trenton Mercer Airport (KTTN).
Distracted ag pilot hits wires
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to avoid electrical wires during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a wire strike.
Picture of the Day: Susana’s flying high…
Susana Restrepo submitted the following photo and note: “Susana’s flying high at Century Air in a Cessna 172.” 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 […]
Dawn Patrol Rendezvous travels back in time to World War I
Crowds flocked to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force for the Dawn Patrol Rendezvous, which commemorated the 100th anniversary of World War I.