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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

The right aileron sustained substantial damage. While performing a three-point landing during the rollout the airplane veered left, exited the runway to the left, and ground looped in the counterclockwise direction. During the ground loop, the right wing struck the ground and the airplane came to rest upright on the main landing gear.

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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

The right aileron sustained substantial damage. While performing a three-point landing during the rollout the airplane veered left, exited the runway to the left, and ground looped in the counterclockwise direction. During the ground loop, the right wing struck the ground and the airplane came to rest upright on the main landing gear.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

Upgraded wheel pants, flap and aileron seals, vortex generators, and a 3-bladed prop have been added. Standard Instrument Departure (SID) The procedure on the right is the Flagstaff One Instrument Departure Procedure (SID). It’s used by aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR – flying in the clouds).