The passenger’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll without being instructed to do so by the pilot.
General Aviation
Fly the airplane
It’s a great flight. My first from the left seat in this particular airplane. There will be many more in the years to come. But I will remember on each flight, in any aircraft, no matter how much instrumentation is available or unavailable to me, keep the distractions to a minimum, enjoy the ride, and always remember to fly the airplane.
Pilots buy Candlelight Farms Airport
The airport, just 75 miles from New York City, is “a magical, scenic, relaxing place, owned by friendly aviation enthusiasts.”
Video: A tip to predict icing conditions
The new video offers one trick to predict icing conditions while flying.
Got a great idea for a bizav business?
MRO Insider is hosting #PitchAv, a business aviation focused pitch competition, during the National Business Aviation Association 2021 convention, slated for Oct. 12-14 in Las Vegas.
Pilot perplexed by pattern
If I wasn’t supposed to make a left crosswind because of other traffic, why didn’t the Controller mention that to me prior to departure?
Picture of the Day: In support of Operation September Freedom
Ryan Weir submitted this photo and note: “Tracy Butler took this picture of me (back seat) getting checked out in Clint Cawley’s Stearman by Frank Hoogkamer on a beautiful summer day in western Washington with Mt. Rainier in the background. Since this photo was taken, Clint donated the Stearman to Dream Flights. I’ll be supporting of Operation September Freedom as a pilot. Operation September Freedom is the largest barnstorming event in U.S. history, and the first and only Dream Flight Tour dedicated to honoring the men and women who fought in the war that changed the world.”
A meal is the mother of invention
Eating a meal or looking out the window using binoculars without thinking about losing directional control is the genesis of the Auto Yoke Project idea.
Video: Landing without a wheel
“Looks like we lost a wheel,” says the instructor. “Not so good, huh?” the student replies.