The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in marginal visual flight rules conditions at night, and his failure to maintain a safe altitude once instrument conditions were encountered.
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Picture of the Day: Devotion
Jim Jazdzewski submitted this photo and note: “The Experimental Aircraft Association’s devotion to aviation. Jessie Brown’s devotion to service. Tom Hudner’s devotion to his fellow man. The volunteers in the control tower and their devotion to safety during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. The F-18 Hornet and their crews devotion to our freedom.”
The Snowbirds return to Salinas
After 42 years of shows and $8 million in local donations, the California International Airshow Salinas is one of the most successful air shows to support charitable organizations in North America.
KMAO reopens with longer runway
The runway at Marion County Airport (KMAO) in South Carolina officially reopened Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, after a five-month repaving and extension project.
Registration opens for NGPA Winter Warm-Up
The event will encompass a wide range of activities, including a career fair, industry expo, networking socials, a weekend fly-in, member socials, hiring sessions, and LGBTQ+ advocacy breakout sessions, according to association officials.
ASA releases online ground school for drone pilots
The virtual test prep course is designed for those who are flying a drone for non-hobby operations, which requires a Remote Pilot Certificate. Earning that certificate requires you to pass an FAA knowledge exam.
Improper fuel planning leads to fuel starvation
The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Flying over Fall colors
Ryan Weir submitted this photo and note: “Ryan Weir flying a Boeing PT-17 Stearman over Enumclaw, Washington, on a crisp November evening.”
Can I mix different brands of oil in my aircraft’s engine?
While conventional wisdom says you shouldn’t mix different brands of oil in your aircraft engine, our expert says otherwise.