Having not performed my usual “routine” before doing so, I missed that the landing gear had not been retracted and when we touched down the airplane came to displacement quickly enough to tip to the front. We sat in the aircraft for a moment hoping it would sit back down on the heel of the floats, but no such luck.
Pilots
Pilot’s assumption proves wrong
Shortly after takeoff, at approximately 200 feet all, we experienced almost total electrical failure in our Mooney M-20F.
Practice flight interrupted by jet
When the ADS-B showed +300 and very close behind us, I stated to the student “I have the flight controls” and descended and banked right. The pilot of the jet stated that he had us in sight, no factor. We then saw the Aircraft Y slightly below and to our left as he passed by.
Distracted pilot nearly lands on wrong runway
It’s not the people talking on the radio that will hit you, it’s the people that aren’t. A good scan is critical. Keep that head on a swivel and outside.
GA to the rescue for endangered wolf puppies
Volunteer pilots have transported a record number of endangered wolf pups from zoos and other facilities to wild dens.
Flight Check aircraft causes issues
When a pilot encounters an FAA Flight Check King Air, problems ensue.
Research continues in quest to end traffic jams at airports
Information collected in the survey will help MITRE in development of its Pacer platform, a web-based application that allows pilots to submit their departure readiness information and receive more accurate data about demand at the airport. The idea is that pilots can put in when they would like to depart and immediately see how much traffic is expected at the airport at that time. If it’s busy, they can rethink their schedule.
Head Up Display for GA approved
“SKYDISPLAY raises the proficiency of all pilots in all conditions and phases of flight given the reduction in pilot workload and significant enhancement to situational awareness,” company officials said in announcing the certification. “Simply stated, HUDs make flying safer. Critical flight information from the aircraft’s digital flight deck is displayed head-up.”
Flight Outfitters introduces two new bags for pilots
The Lift Mini is for airplanes where space is at a premium, while the Bush Pilot Rucksack is big enough for all your pilot gear, plus a change of clothes.