The sport pilot reported that while the initial takeoff roll was normal, he noted that the Aeronca was not gaining airspeed and the engine was not developing full power. However, he decided to continue the takeoff.
He stated that, once he was committed to the takeoff, there seemed to be an even “greater loss of power.”
The airplane only reached 150′, and he decided to turn right to avoid a highway and power lines.
[Read more…]Trevor Smith submitted the following photo and note: “Taken after a great morning of flying at Tucson International Airport (KTUS).”
[Read more…]Several hundred people attended the annual open house at Kalispell City Airport (S27) in Montana on June 15, 2019.
Besides a fly-in, there was also classic car and motorcycle and boat displays, reports Glenn Brasch, the man behind AirportCourtesyCars.com and a frequent contributor to General Aviation News.
[Read more…]A new video from Trent Palmer reveals that the Reno Air Races will be hosting the STOL Drag Races this year. The video shows the bush pilots training at the Reno pylon racing school and doing some demonstration flying.
[Read more…]France-based Daher, which produces the TBM family of turboprops, has revealed plans to buy Quest Aircraft Company in Sandpoint, Idaho, which produces the Kodiak 100.
The acquisition will allow Daher to achieve a milestone by growing its North American operations, company officials said. It also will allow it to “enhance its presence in the general and business aviation segment.”
[Read more…]The “Moonstruck: 2019 Blue Skies Gala” raised more than $700,000 for Lone Star Flight Museum’s STEM initiatives and Aviation Learning Center.
[Read more…]The pilot reported that, during initial climb after takeoff, the amateur-built airplane’s engine experienced a partial loss of power.
As he attempted to return to the airport in Canon City, Colorado, the engine lost total power.
[Read more…]Bill Becker submitted the following photo by Robert Gessert and note: “Inverted flight in my 1975 Decathlon above my hangar at Troy Airpark (02MO) in Missouri.”
[Read more…]Nearly every pilot that makes it to 10,000 hours of flight time has an interesting story, but few are as impressive as that of Patrick Romano.
Having formed a successful aviation management company just after college, a young Romano quickly set himself on a path to logbook — and business — success that would be the envy of most pilots: 6,000 hours of flight time, multiple type ratings, and legitimate flight experience in everything from corporate aircraft to helicopters. While still in his 20s, the aviator/entrepreneur had amassed the experience of someone twice his age.
And while admittedly grateful for the opportunities he had to both build a business and experience so many different types of aircraft, as many professional aviators will tell you, flying for a living is a lot different than flying for fun.
[Read more…]YAKIMA, Washington — CubCrafters has opened a new Customer Completion Center at McAllister Field (KYKM).
The new center is designed to accommodate growing demand for the company’s line of Light Sport, Experimental, and FAA Certified backcountry aircraft, according to officials.
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