A CASA C-212 Aviocar, similar to this one, made an emergency, one-wheel landing Friday at KRDU. [Courtesy: US Air Classics]
Key Takeaways:
A copilot's unusual mid-air departure without a parachute was a top aviation story.
Significant events surrounding the world's largest airplanes included Stratolaunch *Roc*'s successful test flight and the tragic destruction of the Antonov An-225 *Mriya*.
Pilot-related incidents ranged from a costly mistake involving engine overheating to the successful deployment of a Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) saving occupants.
It’s been a big year in aviation, and at FLYING, we’ve been there for pilots, to report on the stories that have mattered to you most—to the tune of more than 15 million page views. Here are the top 5 articles that we’ve posted on flyingmag.com over the past 12 months.
What do you think was the top story of the year? Let us know at: edit@flying.media.
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