Plane and Pilot
MAY 19, 2025
Just after departing from Runway 5, the pilot announced on the airports common traffic advisory frequency that the engine was running rough and he was returning to the airport. Another pilot flying in the airport traffic pattern reported that the accident airplane appeared too high and fast to land on Runway 23. The instructor spent 1.5
Flying Magazine
JUNE 10, 2025
If you ask a seasoned aviation mechanic what flight is the most risk-prone for an aircraft, you may be surprised to hear that it’s the first flight after significant maintenance, such as the annual inspection. I learned this when I worked at a flight school that had the CFIs do the “return to service test flights.”
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Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs. So the temptation is to fly too fast and float down the runway, which the RV-12 will do for quite some distance.
Professional Pilot
MAY 9, 2025
Pilots land their PC-24 on a snow-covered gravel runway. Such robust operations are supported by a substantial annual budget and are essential for community safety given the regions harsh weather and isolation. Here a snowcat clears the runway for a mission during a blizzard.
Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
One place it’s not at home is taking off from short runways. Around the runway, the PA-46 can sting the pilot who doesn’t bring their A game. Other than oil changes, it generally does not require additional maintenance between annual inspections. The first notch of flaps can be extended at the same time as the gear.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 2, 2025
He said that as he approached the airport, the reported weather indicated the wind was aligned with the runway. The pilot attempted to correct but when the wing came back down the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and the right main landing gear collapsed. During the rollout, the wind shifted, and the right wing rose.
Gary's Flight Journal
JUNE 7, 2024
Day 1 Reposition It’s that time of year, annual inspection for our Commander. I took off from runway three-two and pointed for New Garden Airport, N57. I think Bill would agree the seat removal is the hardest part of the annual inspection. The copilot seat was out in less then ten minutes start to finish.
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