by General Aviation News Staff | Apr 13, 2022 | 20220407, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and attempted takeoff with obstacles in the direction of departure, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the rejected takeoff. Read...
by William Walker | Apr 11, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220407, Aviation News, Feature, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
A return to cross-country flying after the pandemic reveals some rust on this pilot. Read More
by General Aviation News Staff | Apr 11, 2022 | 20220407, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting quartering tailwind. Read...
by William Walker | Apr 10, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220407, Aviation News, Cessna 180 Mods, Cessna 185 Mods, Feature, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
I fly a 1953 Skywagon and for the past two years have been customizing 2263C to fit my flying habits. In doing so I’ve developed a list of mods that I have carried out, plus other popular ones suggested by other owners. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Apr 8, 2022 | 20220407, aviation accidents, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, NTSB Accidents
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction by the condition of the runway and his failure to use the Before Landing checklist. Read...
by Paul McBride | Apr 6, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220407, aircraft engines, Ask Paul, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion, Pilots
Takeoff and climb show about 2,400 rpm. Out of respect for the old girl, I try to keep down to 2,200. Read...