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Killed 2 in MO. Found them in a soybean field coming out of Arkansas in a Zenair 710. Had crashed very early that morning after leaving Mexico, MO. Husband and wife enroute to Oshkosh. There was another crash couple days ago here in MO - lost engine and put it down in a corn field. 2 on...

Being 11 pm didn't help their decision-making, either. Witness reported hearing engine sputter but since the Seminole has two, wonder if both were sputtering. If so guess the cause is pretty obvious. Hasn't been a good couple weeks in FL. Had the Everglades crash (already thread on it)...

Quite insensitive by the media. Pilot's relatives have a legitimate beef. RIP.

Got the OP beat. I just returned after 25 years. Flight review and IPC were eye opening to say the least even after doing a lot of reading. But I'm legal again. Best I can offer is a warning on landing/ramp fees. They seem to be everywhere!

Well maybe where you fly but ATC appreciated the heads up. We trained in a high volume student training airport and by letting them know what was going on, they adjusted accordingly. And another thing, it wasn't simulated - the engine was feathered.

Aviate first. Had he flown the plane, maybe he would have made the airport on one engine. As others have said, the 310 will fly on one engine in this instance (2 people) just fine. But the pilot has to do his job, too. Think he was distracted with the lost engine and engine-out procedures...

Can only offer my own experiences on this topic. I get tired of hearing the BEST way to build time to 1500 hrs is by being an instructor. I was one - single, multi & instrument. But I learned far more flying myself or an owner's family, friends, or co-workers in all kinds of weather, single...

As a MEI instructor I would kill an engine on takeoff and my student would tell ATC he/she had lost an engine. Different strokes for different folks!

Wonder if he actually lost the engine or simulated and wrong levers were pulled? New owner - how much time in type? Need more facts.

Exactly right -- it's called proficiency which based on the result just might have been lacking in the cockpit. (Posted this before learning a new owner was flying.)

Someone flying with paper -- how refreshing! As a former II, I would prefer you have the Enroute on top with the Sectional underneath. Always wanted my students to fly with both. Sectionals serve their purpose for showing some info not on the Enroute. Enroute serve their purpose for...

While training for my PPL a long time ago, my instructor decided we'd fly with some strong winds aloft. We climbed to 3K and turned into the wind, reduced power big time and saw our ground track was going backwards. About that time ATC gave us a call verifying we were a 152 and not a...

I've posted it before and will post it again -- "Currency goes in the logbook -Proficiency keeps you alive." Only you can answer the proficiency requirement. Buddy-up with another pilot to be a safety pilot if you can't get any actual. Instrument proficiency needs care and feeding. It's not...

Back in the 80's use to run the boat up the St. Johns to Lake George to a party area. At least 2 times saw one we named George that hung around on the west side of the lake. I had a 19 ft boat and to paraphrase -- "we need a bigger boat!" That suckers head from his snout to his eyes was at...

Oh, well that explains it!! Gotta explain the damage somehow.:D

I instructed at ORL for years back in the 80's and 90's and only remember one gator on the airport. Somehow it got into Lake Barton at the approach end of 25 and was sunning itself on the numbers. MCO had a number of gator problems back then until they finally got them trapped and relocated...

Calling whoever issued your cards ahead of time giving them a travel notice eliminates embarrassing moments. I do it all the time. And be sure to have them note your account you fly so purchases aviation related away from home are normal. Great job on that clearance! And they say the PPL is...

Since you were flying with a CFII, why didn't you ask him/her? Just curious.

Use to live in Aubry about 20 miles away . Don't miss the Texas spring weather! Glad you survived without injuries or damage. Hangar can always be repaired or rebuilt.

Congratulations and whatever you do DO NOT ask the FAA.