Aileron Descent Transponder 
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 15, 2025
The right aileron sustained substantial damage. Recorded track data revealed that the pilot began a descent to the destination airport and crossed over the approach end of the runway on a heading perpendicular to the runway heading. The pilot was able to taxi the airplane to parking without further incident.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 2, 2025
The right aileron sustained substantial damage. Recorded track data revealed that the pilot began a descent to the destination airport and crossed over the approach end of the runway on a heading perpendicular to the runway heading. The pilot was able to taxi the airplane to parking without further incident.
Plane and Pilot
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Hearing no other traffic in the area, Wilkins opted for a relatively straight-in approach to Runway 22, once again dancing on the rudder pedals and wrestling the ailerons as the gusty winds threatened to shove us off the pavement. As the sun began its descent, we began the final leg of what would end up being a four-hour trek.
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