RADIANT Technology has added an automatic computation of Density Altitude to its SafeAlt Portable Turn Coordinator.
Pilots
Forced landing fatal for pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: A great day to fly
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “Karyn King took this photo at the Auburn, Washington, airport, during the Cascade Warbirds 2025 Fly Day of Dave Desmon’s Navion, with Mt. Rainier in the background. Dave took Captain Dick Nelms, 102 years old, a B-17 World War II pilot for a ride and Captain Dick piloted most of the flight! It was a great day to fly.”
New weather observation system debuts in Alaska
A team of former FAA officials have created the Montis Weather Observation System (MWOS), which they describe as a “tool that goes beyond mere weather observations, offering a multifaceted approach to enhance situational awareness and response capabilities. It provides 360° camera images, an extensive array of weather sensor data, ADS-B tracking data, and a suite of analytics.”
Poor planning, inadequate training cited as main reasons for loss of control accidents
The study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Air Transportation, “is the first rigorous survey to ask surviving pilots why they experienced inflight loss of control and document the human factors that led to the incidents,” university officials said, adding nearly 200 pilots completed the survey.
Air Race Classic winners named
“In keeping with the 96-year rich history of women’s air racing and the 48th race of its kind, the pilots of this year’s Air Race Classic were met with challenges surrounding weather, decision-making, aircraft performance, and strategy,” officials noted.
Museum plans classic car show
All proceeds from the annual car show benefit the non-profit Aviation Museum of N.H.
One runway, two airplanes
Looking at the opposite end of the runway as we are touching down, we see Aircraft Y on short final for the opposite runway.
Picture of the Day: Majestic
Rick Tutt submitted this photo and note: “Mount Saint Helens looking from east to west. Photo take June 6, 2025, at noon from a Piper Malibu at 12,500 feet on a sunny day.”