The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting quartering tailwind.
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Pictures of the Day: Kicking the tires
Airshows like the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, which ran April 5-10, provide a great opportunity for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to get up close to the aircraft they dream of owning one day. Photographer Jim Roberts sent in this collection of photos, snapped during one day on the SUN ‘n FUN grounds at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida.
Modifying your Cessna Skywagon for your mission
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.
Video: Airplanes and Coffee in Texas
A monthly gathering in Denton, Texas is worth the trip.
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Team wins Collier Trophy
To date, Ingenuity’s official logbook has entries for 24 flights and a cumulative flight time of over 43 minutes.
GAMA adds staff
Serra responsible for regulatory affairs in Europe, Brien to manage project, events and membership engagement.
Distracted pilot fails to extend landing gear
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.
Pictures of the Day: High-flying performances at SUN ‘n FUN 2022
Jim Roberts sent in these photos of the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team performing at the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, which opened April 5 and runs through April 10.
Realistic warbird soon to be available as LSA kit
The P-36 replica, 60% smaller than the original, is a single-seat Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) that will soon be on the market in kit form.