Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain.
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Picture of the Day: Landing at KPOU
Frank Villano submitted this photo and note: “A sunset landing at Hudson Valley Regional Airport (KPOU) in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., in my Cessna 150H.”
It’s Not About The Shoes, Even When It’s About The Shoes
It’s the little things — the things we assume are no big deal — that can get you.
Florida Bans Use of ADS-B for General Aviation Landing Fees
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis April 23, the new law goes into effect July 1, 2026.
How To Turn $6 Million Into $172 Million
The funds, approved by the Colorado Aeronautical Board, will help general aviation airports transition to unleaded fuel, as well as unlock more than $172 million in federal funds for the state’s airports.
ForeFlight Training Course Takes Off
Designed for pilots of all experience levels, the course provides a real-world guide to using ForeFlight from initial setup and flight planning to advanced in-flight tools and digital logbook management.
Bearing Failure Leads to Engine Failure
Probable Cause: A bearing failure that resulted in fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: First flight
Joseph Lange submitted this photo and note: “Taking up my 4-year-old granddaughter for her first flight in my newly built Zenith 701 (a seven-year project). She did not want to come down.”
The Real Magic of SUN ’n FUN
The moment the SUN ’n FUN grounds come into view, something shifts. It doesn’t feel like arriving at an event, it feels like coming home. Across the field, familiar faces reappear, conversations pick up where they left off, and new connections are made just as quickly as old ones are renewed.