Probable Cause: The glider pilot’s failure to release from the towline after the tow plane experienced a loss of engine power.
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Picture of the Day: Sunset Over The San Joaquin Delta
Rick Tutt submitted this photo and note: “6,500 MSL during annual recurrent training in a Piper Meridian outside of Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK) in California.”
Museum Chronicles Florida Aviation History
Learn more about Howard Hughes, air shows, air racing, and SUN ‘n FUN at the Florida Air Museum.
Student-Built Aircraft Takes Flight
Students from Enid High School in Oklahoma built the RV-12iS as part of the Tango Flight program.
Die-Cast Models of CAF Fleet In The Works
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has partnered with CORGI, a die-cast model manufacturer, to produce a series of die-cast models inspired by iconic aircraft from the CAF fleet.
STC Approved For New Hartzell Prop On King Air 350
The approved package delivers a 24% increase in available horsepower, according to company officials.
Carb Icing Leads To Total Loss Of Engine Power
Probable Cause: The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
Picture of the Day: The Big Muddy
Chris Vogt submitted this photo and note: “A nice view of the majestic Mississippi River in late summer 2025 — the green hills of Iowa in the foreground, with Illinois stretching out to the east. I took this photo from 1,500 feet AGL while piloting a Cessna 172 on a round-trip cross-country from Marion Airport (C17) outside Cedar Rapids.”
A Flight Planning App Built For Today
Famous for his around-the-world flight and YouTube channel, Matt Guthmiller has launched 8Flight, a next-generation EFB. Designed to rival market leaders, the app offers real-time AI weather, offline planning, and streamlined flight intelligence for a modern cockpit experience.