University College at the University of Memphis is partnering with Crew Training International (CTI) Professional Flight Training to launch a new Commercial Aviation program this fall. [Read more…]
New partnership links drone pilots with jobs
DroneHive will offer employment opportunities to students who successfully complete the Unmanned Safety Institute‘s (USI) Small UAS Safety Certification and Visual Line-of-Sight Systems Operation Certification. [Read more…]
Northwest Art & Air Festival set for Aug. 24-26
For those of us interested in flying, any excuse to head to the airport will do. But for the rest of society, the music of airplanes is not enough.
The Northwest Art & Air Festival in Albany, Oregon, is such an excuse for the rest of society to become acquainted with the airport. Taking place Aug. 24-26, 2018, the festival is co-located at Timber Linn Park and Albany Municipal Airport (S12). [Read more…]
Distracted student hits hangar with 172’s wing
The solo student pilot reported that after he had landed at the airport in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, he taxied to get fuel. He was waved around behind two parked airplanes.
After he passed the first airplane, the left wing of his Cessna 172 hit a hangar. [Read more…]
Picture of the Day: Why we fly
Edward Shipman submitted the following photo and note: “Early morning sun reveals a remote island grass strip. As the sun rises and the gentle lake Michigan breeze begins to blow, the fog reveals a beautiful calm morning for this special place and our C-182.”
What’s the best oil for a vintage engine?
I recently received a nice note from John Machamer about his 1930 Kinner B-5 engine. The factory recommends an oil operating temperature of 122°F to 158°F during cruise conditions.
But John had a problem because his oil temperature ran at only 120°F.
Even after closing off one air inlet he could only get it up to 130°. While this is in the recommended range, it’s still very low. John is concerned he may not be getting proper lubrication in the rear gear cases, and was wondering if a multi-grade or single grade would be better for his engine. [Read more…]
Solar electric prototype makes first flight
Bye Aerospace’s solar electric “StratoAirNet” prototype recently completed its first flight at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Colorado.
The piloted prototype is the solar electric technology demonstrator for the company’s “StratoAirNet” and “Solesa” families of medium-altitude aircraft systems. [Read more…]
Ohio teacher named aerospace educator of the year
DAYTON, Ohio – Heidi L. Edwards, science department chair at Dayton’s Oakwood High School, executive curriculum director for Air Camp, a Dayton STEM fellow, and SOFIA Ambassador for NASA, has been selected as the 2018 A. Scott Crossfield Educator of the Year. [Read more…]
Updated Panel Designer unveiled
Just released is the new version of eHangar.org‘s Panel Designer.
“The design of your instrument panel is one of the most important decisions you will make in building your custom homebuilt aircraft, and the eHangar.org Panel Designer is here to help from concept to first flight,” company officials said. [Read more…]
Hartzell props STC’d for Maule STOL
Hartzell Propeller‘s carbon fiber composite two and three-blade Trailblazer replacement props for Maule short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft have received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).
Hartzell’s 80″ diameter Top Props can replace Hartzell and McCauley propellers on the backcountry aircraft, according to Harzell officials. [Read more…]