Master Flight Instructor Rich Stowell recently published a paper identifying the first principles of light airplane flying. The nine principles are divided into the three categories: Mindset, Motion, and Mechanics.
A near miss and a mishap with an iPad creates problems for Baron pilot
A near-miss in the pattern, an angry controller, and a mishap with an iPad breaking the pilot’s headset leads the tower to call the authorities once the pilot lands. “He wanted me in jail,” the pilot says in his ASRS report.
Picture of the Day: Mountain rescue
Derek Prendergast submitted this photo and note: “Mountain rescue operating Blackhawks out of Aspen-Pitkin County Airport/Sardy Field (KASE) in Colorado. Photo taken by Davey Mowrey.”
Human Factors: No one in command
It wouldn’t be until after the crash that either one of them would have any clue that no one was flying the plane.
Skateboard superstar skates out of plane at 9,000 feet
Brazilian Leticia Bufoni’s recently skateboarded off a rail from a plane at 9,000 feet for her “Sky Grind” project.
Wayman Aviation Academy accredited to offer associate degrees
Wayman’s program gives students the opportunity to earn 72 college credits, including all FAA certifications through Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor ratings.
Thousands of Spitfires to be mass produced in the UK
The new model airplane kit, which has 433 parts, is available in five design and scheme options.
Fuel starvation brings down Navion
The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced landing.
Picture of the Day: Mountain flying fun
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Johnny Rankin enjoying his flight in a C-180 over Glacier Park, Montana.”