Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power as a result of an improperly fabricated fuel-air mixture cable bracket. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical engine issue, and the presence of another airplane that was back taxiing on the runway while the pilot was attempting to maneuver the airplane for landing.
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New Tool Maps Mid-Air Hotspots
A new safety tool, Airborne Hotspots, uses crowdsourced ADS-B data to map Loss of Separation “hotspots,” helping pilots visualize high-risk traffic areas and improve flight safety nationwide.
Reducing the Risks of Circle-to-Land Approaches
A recent analysis of circle-to-land approaches has resulted in a new Circle-To-Land Approach Hazards resource for general aviation pilots.
Museum to Host Memorial Toast for Doolittle Raiders
The public is invited to honor the legacy of the American Air Force Doolittle Raiders by participating in a decades-long Air Force traditional toast. During the event, Air and Space Forces Association members, military units at home and abroad, and citizens around the world will raise a glass in commemoration of the April 18, 1942, U.S. Army Air Force’s first bombing raid on Japan, led by Army Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle.
Air Show Season Brings New Dynon Products
The Dynon Group — encompassing Dynon Avionics, Trig, and Advanced Flight Systems — has introduced several new products, including a stand-alone Engine Monitor configuration for SkyView HDX, a new audio panel and Com radio capabilities for SkyView HDX, and integration with an upcoming SiriusXM Aviation weather integration for Advanced Flight Systems displays.
Engine Modifications Prove Fatal for Pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot/builder’s modifications of the motorglider’s engine, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel air mixture, preignition, piston failure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during the initial climb. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the motorglider’s critical angle of attack following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low to recover.
From Orbit to Open Cockpits: The High-Flying Life of Ron Wanttaja
Now retired from his career as a space systems engineer, Ron Wanttaja is writing books and enjoying life with his Fly Baby.
Cannonball Run Honors Airplane Repo Star Kevin Lacey
A 31-hour drive across the country from Florida to California will raise money for Tango 31 Aero Clube, a non-profit founded by Airplane Repo’s Kevin Lacey, who passed away in February 2025.
New Electric Motor for GA Introduced
The company is integrating the new motor into a Van’s Aircraft RV-10. The engine is expected to be on the market by 2027.