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Pilots
Student pilot loses control when rudder pedal cable fails
The separation of the left rudder pedal interconnect cable during takeoff, which resulted in the student pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
Picture of the Day: Circling ’round the Vega
Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: “A trainload of future aviators circles a Lockheed Vega at the 2023 fly-in at Ranger Field (F23) in Texas.”
Ask Paul: One and done
I’ve recently been experiencing a starting problem with my Mooney 201. The first start of the day is typical. However, after the first flight, it most likely will not fire.
Six cities compete to be new home for Reno Air Races
Cities in Wyoming, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, California, and Utah are vying to be the new home of the National Championship Air Races, which were held in Reno for decades.
Kodiak opens new paint shop in Idaho
Daher invested $2.7 million in the 9,000-square-foot facility, which includes separate preparation and paint booths for Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 aircraft.
ASA updates maintenance technician handbook images
Now available from Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) are more than 3,000 slides of images from the updated FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbooks. The slides are available for download for instructors to use in their ground school presentations.
Pilot’s improper fuel management leads to forced landing
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management.
Picture of the Day: Airstrip ahead
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Ready to land at Grant County Airport in West Virginia, in the Civil Air Patrol glider.”