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Pilot hits taxiway sign after losing control while landing
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with sign.
Picture of the Day: Christmas Eve at the airport
Dana Vanderark submitted this photo and note: “Went to go fly Christmas Eve. Found this jolly guy getting ready to start up. I had a quick conversation with him. According to him, he was renting the 172 for the day and will have it back in the morning. His normal aircraft was down for annual and he had a mission he had to complete. He was a little vague on the details of the flight. I asked if he filed IFR, he responded with yes. He did admit that he hasn’t shot a approach in a year, so I don’t think he is current and I’m not sure of the legality of that! Merry Christmas!”
We never know
I don’t believe it is possible to fully flight plan our entire life all the way to the end. We just don’t know what is coming around the next corner.
Tracking Santa’s flight
There are several options open to you to track Santa’s flight around the world on Christmas Eve.
Bringing in Christmas
Ever wonder how your Christmas tree was harvested? Would you have guessed by helicopter? A new video gives a glimpse of one of the missions of the pilots with JL Aviation, who flew almost 800,000 trees in 34 days.
FlightOutfitters introduces Bush Pilot Flight Bag
The new flight bag features pockets for everything from an iPad to your logbook and headset.
Pilot doesn’t avoid near miss because he was busy making position reports
I spotted them nearly hitting our wing and diverted into a steep 50° turn left to avoid the collision.
Picture of the Day: From Alaska to Florida
James Knopke sent in this photo with a note: “Just parked at sundown at Miller Field Airport (KVTN) in Valentine, Nebraska. Found another amphibious on the ramp too. He was from Utah and I’m from Alaska making my way to Florida.”