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Cessna bent after hitting deer during takeoff
The airplane’s impact with a deer during takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Dawn Patrol
Stephen Ware submitted this photo and note: “Early morning flight on Aug. 27, 2022, Judy and Stephen Ware, departing Morrilton Municipal Airport (KBDQ) in Arkansas. This is my 1946 Cessna 120. Unseasonably cool temperatures and low humidity made for one of the best flying days I have ever experienced in August. My wife jumped out and took this photo as we were preparing to depart Runway 27. Hoping to catch the sunrise, but was a little early, but still a cool picture.”
GAO targets FAA over lasers
By all means, let’s see if we can reduce the number of laser crimes being committed against pilots. But let’s keep our eyes on the criminals, not the pilots.
TBM owners gather in Nashville
The TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) met in late September in Nashville for the association’s 2022 convention, attracting owners of all versions of the TBM.
Pappy Spinks to be inducted into International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame
Maurice Hunter “Pappy” Spinks, a legendary aerobatic flight competitor, organizer, and aircraft designer, will be posthumously inducted into the International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame.
Sheltair continues expansion at KBJC
Sheltair has officially opened its second hangar at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Denver. At the same time, company officials broke ground for Sheltair’s latest expansion project, which will add three more hangars to its KBJC FBO.
Instructional flight ends in smoke-filled cabin
I began to smell something burning, and at the same time, the flaps had come to a stop. I instructed the student to end the maneuver. By this time, smoke started to fill the cabin.
Picture of the Day: A beautiful day for flying
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful day for floatplane flying in the Sierra Foothills in California.”