Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to detonation and preignition in the No. 6 cylinder.
Picture of the Day: Short final
William Hill submitted this photo and note: “Dec. 28, 2024, last landing completing a flight review in a 1967 Cessna 182 at Portland-Troutdale Airport (KTTD) in Oregon. Mathew Hill PIC, William Hill CFI. Photo taken by William Hill.”
Class of 2025 includes Able Flight’s 100th pilot
As it enters its 20th year with 98 certificated pilots, Able Flight is counting the days until the second member of its “Class of 2025” passes their check ride to become Able Flight’s 100th pilot.
Public invited to unveiling of WASP memorial plaque
The engraved plaque honoring the WASP will be placed in the Memorial Courtyard of the National Museum of the Pacific War.
ASA introduces student sectional study tool
Not for use in navigation, this less expensive chart alternative provides the information pilots in training need to learn airspace, flight planning, and route selection, company officials added.
Close call for GA plane and firefighting plane
In the future, the pilot will avoid any smoke plumes to give clearance to firefighting aircraft.
Pictures of the Day: A textbook seaplane day
Dale Egan submitted this photo and note: “Frank Steeves stands by his Lake Renegade 250 as part of a fall fly-in to Booth Lake, Wisconsin, to join the town of Minocqua’s annual Beef-A-Rama beef roasting competition, eating contests, and live music.”
AOPA recognizes top CFIs, flight schools
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association recently bestowed flight training awards on flight schools and CFIs across the country, including General Aviation News’ own William E. Dubois.
First hover flight: Nuuva V300
Pipistrel reports the successful first hover flight of the Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) unmanned aircraft.