Lowflynjack

Yeah, I don't ever want another one! Two were caused by bad mechanics! The best story was my friends Aeronca Chief. The engine...

Looking at maps, it's seems pretty obvious he was trying to get to the airport. When he ran out of time, there isn't really anywhere...

There's a couple of them. This one shows him nose high and s-turning. This one looks like he had a wide open area to land, but came in...

I understand what you're saying, but as someone who's had three engine failures, I don't second guess where someone puts a plane down...

What most people here don't know is, your profession is a heart surgeon! :biggrin:

Yeah, on that note, I don't think Whitaker is stepping down so much as he is leaving before he gets fired.

LOL, not sure about that, but thanks!

And for anyone who doesn't think a straight-tail 172 is pretty, I provide evidence that they are!

I have a straight-tail 182. The manual flaps are awesome. I rarely use 40 degrees, but if I do, I'm ready to add power. It comes down...

A good 172 will keep it's value, but I assume you're getting it at a discount because of the higher time engine. Never count on an...

He mentioned 1,537 hours since major overhaul (overhauls in 1996 and 2006). TBO on this engine is 1800 hours or 12 years, so 263 left...

NTSB Final: "The cause of death was determined to be multiple traumatic injuries." BBC News report: "Madera County Sheriff John...

It was early speculation that Steve survived the crash, but most experts concluded he died on impact and animals dragged some of his...

For you guys in a place in life to swing a hangar home, my advice? Do it. Don’t wait. There’s nothing like having a thought and needing...

Yep, simple mistake. I called left base the other day and had a panicked student pilot called out, "I"m on left base." I calmly told...