Upon inspection of the runway a dead Prairie Dog was found in the vicinity of where I landed. It appears as though my right main tire struck the Prairie Dog, which caused me to veer to the right. There were no injuries.
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Picture of the Day: Flying in Tennessee
Jon Humberd submitted this photo and note: “Low and slow fun flying in the Super 701 around the mountains in southeast Tennessee.”
Bulldozers target VNY
As for those bulldozers heading to VNY, I wish them blue skies and tailwinds.
FAA tests to integrate drones into national airspace set to begin
The tests, set to launch in the spring of 2022, will examine how to manage drone traffic in real world scenarios.
Career Fair returns to SUN ‘n FUN
“This year is setting up to be the best yet. With more than 33,000 aviation jobs listed, our website and the industry have never been busier — everyone is hiring.”
New owner for KPRC FBO
Cutter Aviation has purchased Legend Aviation at Prescott Regional Airport in Arizona.
Landing on snow and slush covered runway ends in crash
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on the snow/slush-covered portion of the runway and the flight instructor’s improper decision to allow the student to make his first solo flight from a snow/slush-covered runway.
Picture of the Day: Wingman
Paul Tomascik submitted this photo and note: “Rockcliffe, Ottawa, Canada, C172; early morning training flight with my student, Abhi, who is flying. I snapped the photo when I looked down after he lifted off the runway and saw this image appear and follow us.”
Why is my engine running differently than most others?
I have had help from two different aircraft mechanics and they shake their heads. The don’t understand it. What is it with my engine that makes it run differently from most other engines? Have I overlooked something? Expert advice is needed.