The pilot improperly monitored the operating environment which resulted in a collision with a tree located in the middle of […]
Jury convicts pilot of lying on FAA medical applications
A federal jury in Oklahoma on August 16 convicted Dallas pilot Olukayode Aduragbenro Ojo of making false statements on two […]
Seaplane pilots combine paddle, pump
Seaplane pilots need a pump to remove bilge water from the floats and a paddle to maneuver near docks and […]
Picture of the Day: A calm and lazy summer day
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “On Lake Winnie in northern Minnesota on Aug. 18, 2024, with our 1979 […]
One question, many answers
Asking technical experts the same question about exhaust valve recession problems with unleaded fuel and you’ll get a variety of […]
Globetrotting pooches need new papers
A general aviation pilot’s international flight with one or more dogs aboard got a little more bureaucratic on August 1. […]
Supersonic soda for cola Concorde
One of the battles in the “cola wars” involved painting a Concorde supersonic transport in Pepsi colors. Source: general aviationSupersonic […]
Training and Safety Tip: Checklists cultivate consistency
Forming good habits—such as checklist usage—from the start of flight training will set you up for success throughout your flying […]
Picture of the Day: Penny for your thoughts
Susan Loricchio submitted this photo and note: “Mike Damiani, a pilot at Golden Age Air Museum in Pennsylvania, looks on […]
Hyperbole and hokum in the air
A well-managed traffic pattern can handle a dozen aircraft or more at one time without undue risk to safety or […]