According to the Champion 7GC pilot, shortly after takeoff and about 500′ above ground level, the engine lost power. He attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. He made a forced landing in a field near Palmer, Alaska. The airplane landed hard and hit a telephone pole. The pilot reported to the FAA Aviation […]
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Picture of the Day: Returning from the storm
Robert Garcia Jr. submitted the following photo and note: “Pilot and owner Robert Garcia Jr., retired Army veteran, flying his L-19 Birddog home around a thunderstorm in Central Texas, racing to beat the sunset.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All […]
What’s the serial number on this deHavilland Dove’s engine?
A deHavilliand Dove driver reaches out to our expert to get help identifying the serial number on his engine.
Is your plane ADS-B equipped?
Is your plane among the 44,058 general aviation aircraft in the U.S. that have been equipped with ADS-B?
How much do you trust automation in your aircraft?
An Embry-Riddle student is surveying pilots to see how much they trust automation in their airplanes.
MAC Air Group hosts suitcase party benefit
MAC Air Group hosts fundraiser for camp for children facing life-threatening illnesses.
The Complete Private Pilot Syllabus updated
ASA has updated “The Complete Private Pilot Syllabus,” which is free in the PDF version.
Flight into thunderstorm fatal for two
The pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning resulted in continued flight into a thunderstorm and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
Pictures of the Day: Stearman reflections
Lee Fox submitted the following photos, taken by Brian Rosenstein, and a note: “Topping off this newly acquired Stearman right after a passing rain shower created a chance puddle that afforded a photo op that was not to be passed up. The picture was taken at Shannon Airport (KEZF) in Virginia, home of the Shannon […]