Shimmy, Shimmy Shake
Cessna 208A Cargomaster
Failed Shimmy Dampener
During takeoff roll, the crew experienced a severe nosewheel shimmy at approximately 40 knots and aborted takeoff. Troubleshooting revealed a...
My First Cross-Country
It was a bright sunny morning in Sarasota, Florida, as I headed out on my first solo cross-country fight. I was in a Cessna...
NTSB Reports
January 1, 2020, Ada, Okla.
Cessna T210L Turbo Centurion
At about 1545 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged during an off-field forced landing following a...
Bad Bounce
If the primary yardstick determining what constitutes a “bad” landing is the number and magnitude of its bounces, my worst landing ever was in...
FAA Seeks Greater Pilot Professionalism
The FAA in February published a new rule designed to enhance professional development among air carrier pilots, with an emphasis on supplemental training for...