Pilot loses control of new-to-him airplane

Pilot loses control of new-to-him airplane

General Aviation News The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach to land, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, aerodynamic stall, and collision with a fence and terrain. Read...
Picture of the Day: A real possibility

Picture of the Day: A real possibility

General Aviation News Michael Ruehmkorff submitted this photo and note: “I took this photo of our pressurized Centurion alone on the ramp in Telluride, Colorado, in May, 2024. Telluride is currently the highest commercially-served airport in North America at...
Picture of the Day: Glider regatta

Picture of the Day: Glider regatta

General Aviation News Steve Kennedy, a glider pilot with Red Wing Soaring Association at L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport (KOEO) in Osceola, Wisconsin, writes: “Gliders readying for tow at Region 7 Glider Regatta at Albert Lea Airport (KAEL) in Minnesota, May...
Words of wisdom from CFIs

Words of wisdom from CFIs

General Aviation News The latest issue of FAA Safety focuses on aviation educators. Among the articles is one that caught my eye: “Words of Wisdom from Flight Instructors,” by Nicole Hartman and Rebekah Waters. What words of wisdom would you share? Read...
Misunderstanding leads to failed checkride

Misunderstanding leads to failed checkride

General Aviation News However, although the tower or involved traffic did not say anything to me, my DPE said what I did was not safe and he would have to fail me on my checkride. I agreed and was just surprised I had made such a silly yet vital mistake. Read...