“We can use this mishap to remind ourselves that flying into icing conditions can be treacherous,” said AOPA’s ASI Senior Vice President Richard McSpadden.
General Aviation
Rushed pilot’s complacency leads to fuel exhaustion
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and inflight planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Fall flying in Wisconsin
Jim Stevenson submitted this photo and note: “Luke Lachendro flying his Piper PA-11 over Southern Wisconsin in the fall of 2022.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Why are pilot watches so big?
Linda, an FBO employee in California, writes: What can you tell me about pilot’s watches? It seems like all the pilots I see — especially the men — wear HUGE watches. Is this something they actually need? Or is it a style thing? And are they as expensive as they look?
Cessna on a stick
When Greg Hansen was given the remains of a crashed 182, he decided to “give the plane a retirement job as a wind vane.” He calls it Cessna on a stick.
King Air C-90 lighting system upgrade approved
The new BLR lighting system upgrades the forward position, forward anti-collision, forward recognition, rear position, and rear anti-collision lights from incandescent to LED.
Airplane hits downdraft, then trees
The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft during the initial climb, which resulted in an impact with trees.
Picture of the Day: Weekend at the capital
Hieu Vo submitted this photo and note: “The Beaver RX-550 on display at the second Vietnam International Aviation Expo in Ha Noi, Vietnam.”
Elevated Access seeks volunteer pilots
Elevated Access uses volunteer general aviation pilots to transport patients to what officials call “stigmatized healthcare,” such as abortions and gender-affirming medical care.