The pilot failure to ensure the runway was clear before landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights.
General Aviation
Picture of the Day: Flying with friends
Trace Ralston submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken when I was flying around with some of my very good friends. In this particular photo we were at Kern Vally Airport (L05) in California, enjoying an airport breakfast.”
Trojan horse almost made it as Unlimited racer
Tributes to the North American T-28 Trojan trainer in its 75th anniversary year included placement on the Warbirds in Review ramp at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, where a rare experimental Unlimited air racing version from the past was on display and in discussion.
Cafes, mogas, and more added to Airport Courtesy Cars website
Besides listing more than 2,000 courtesy cars available to general aviation pilots, the new website also lists airport cafes, mogas locations, and more.
Sheltair expands at KISM
Sheltair recently celebrated the opening of its expanded hangar facilities at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) in Florida.
Helicopter Pilot Oral Exam Guide updated
The third edition of the guide “aligns with the knowledge topics, risk management, and skill task,s including scenario-based training elements in the Private Pilot for Helicopter Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-15),” according to ASA officials.
Short field landing during checkride goes awry
The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the short field landing.
Picture of the Day: Let the sun shine
James Viola submitted this photo and note: “While flying cross country in this new R-44 Raven II, I landed at 02AZ, Silver Bell AHP, an Army helicopter training site, to let the weather pass and enjoyed this beautiful rainbow after the storm.”
Celebrating the T-34 and its most famous air show pilot
A program themed on the 75th anniversary of the Beech T-34 Mentor trainer drew a crowd at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 — or was it to see Julie Clark, the T-34’s most famous air show pilot?