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GENERAL AVIATION NEWSThe General Aviation News website serves up aviation news for pilots and aircraft owners primarily at the grass roots level. In print twice a month, General Aviation News reports aviation news, information and entertainment rarely read elsewhere. |
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The pilot reported that he had started, warmed up, and then shut down the Zenith CH-750’s engine about an hour before the accident flight. Shortly after takeoff for the personal flight, the airplane's engine lost total power. He conducted a forced landing on a hill near Morristown, Minnesota, which resulted in substantial damage to the nose landing ... Read More!
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William Hunt submitted the following photo and note: “I took this photo while flying out from Soar Truckee in Truckee, California. We'd been struggling for a half hour or more to get above 12,000′. Once we got to 12,000, the problem then became how to keep under 14,000′. All the thermals above 12,000 were boomers. As ... Read More!
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Drones, like manned aircraft, require planning and preparation to complete a flight successfully.
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In new safety alerts, the NTSB is warning pilots and mechanics of the fatal consequences form worn fuel selectors.
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Alsim has opened a new location in Florida.
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A new book, "Pilot Weather: From solo to the airlines," has just been released.
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"The Remote Pilot Virtual Test Prep: An Aviation Ground School" is now available from ASA.
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Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
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Jacob Routh submitted the following photo and note: “I caught these two classics basking in the evening sun at the 2017 Beech Party fly-in at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, Tennessee. In the foreground is a 1937 D17S Staggerwing (NC18575) and in the background is a 1944 Howard DGA-15 (NC63597).” Would you like to ... Read More!
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The A32 Vixxen from Aeroprakt made its U.S. debut at the Midwest LSA Expo and our LSA expert says the company has a winner in the new model.
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