The pilot, who was flying a Rans S-5 Coyote over desert near Lake Pleasant, Ariz., had been in cruise flight for about 30 minutes when he advanced the throttle to increase airspeed. The engine power unexpectedly dropped to idle. [Read more…]
Picture of the day: Nothing like an early start
Gerald Olenik sent in this photo of the rising sun, captured on his way to SUN ‘n FUN 2005. He says: “Nothing like an early start. This was shot shortly after takeoff from our home at Melrose Landing, about 100 miles north of Lakeland.” He reports he’s flying a Kitfox Model II with a recent HKS 700e installation. [Read more…]
Fly-in for a World War II immersion in Fredericksburg, Texas
By KARIN LEPERI
Whether you fly-in or drive-in to Fredericksburg, this quaint Texas hill-country town is a memorable experience on many fronts.
First and foremost, the town reverently remembers the U.S. role in World War II. From the World War II-themed Hangar Hotel, Airport Diner and the static display of a DC-3 at the county airport where you can fly-in and tie-down for the night, to the Smithsonian-quality National Museum of the Pacific War, there is more than enough facts, remembrances, and history to engage any military, history, or aviation buff for a weekend and more. [Read more…]
New study spotlights GA’s state-by-state impact
A new study from the Alliance for Aviation Across America breaks down the general aviation industry’s economic impact throughout all 50 states. [Read more…]
Seattle museum’s Super Jet gets new moniker for Super Bowl
SEATTLE — As the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots Sunday in the Super Bowl, the Museum of Flight will temporarily rename one of its iconic fighter jet aircraft for that day —and that day only — from Skyhawk to Seahawk. [Read more…]
Micro AeroDynamics introduces Vortex Generator Kit for Diamond Twin
Micro AeroDynamics has received FAA and EASA STC approval for the VG kit designed for the Diamond DA42, DA42NG and the DA42M-NG twin engine models. [Read more…]
Lightspeed names first $500 Burger Deluxe Getaway winner
Lightspeed Aviation reports that M. Wade Davis of Dayton, Ohio, is the first weekly winner in the $500 Burger Deluxe Getaway. [Read more…]
Museum’s moving day
SEATTLE — The Museum of Flight Airpark is getting a new home, and moving day is Jan. 31. Three aircraft — the Concorde, Air Force One and Lockheed Constellation — will be towed across the street to join the Boeing 787 Dreamliner already parked next to the museum.
Banyan to host iPad Takes Flight EFB Challenge
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Banyan Pilot Shop will host MyGoFlight’s iPad Takes Flight! EFB Challenge – Connected Flight Edition Seminar. This seminar is designed to advance the use of iPads and tablets as an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and a connection to information and on-board navigational systems during all phases of flights. [Read more…]
Poor flare leads to bounced landing
The pilot was attempting to land the Luscombe 8 in Elkhart, Indiana. The airplane touched down on the left main landing gear and bounced. [Read more…]