McFarlane Alaska has officially acquired the T3 Tailwheel product line, with plans to expand manufacturing capabilities, increase inventory support, and spur new product development to enhance landing gear handling for popular taildragger aircraft.
Corrosion and Debris in Carburetor Brings Down Piper
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination that resulted from corrosion and loose corrosion debris in the carburetor, which restricted fuel flow to the engine.
Picture of the Day: Home at Sunset
Frank Eskesen submitted this photo and note: “Landing back at Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) in New Jersey to a beautiful sunset.”
Pilots, Airport Advocates Request Fair Hearing on Burke Lakefront Airport
Advocates for Burke Lakefront Airport are urging the Cleveland City Council to schedule a public hearing regarding the mayor’s proposed closure of the facility.
New Tool Helps Master The Language of Aviation
Many student pilots drop out of flight training due to a hidden hurdle: The complex language of aviation itself. Keynomen is a new platform designed to solve this problem by offering structured, plain-English definitions and deep context for thousands of confusing aeronautical terms.
PilotWorkshops Releases Checkride Insights for Instrument Pilots
“Checkride Insights: Instrument Rating” is a fully annotated version of the FAA’s Instrument Rating Airman Certification Standards (ACS), enhanced with practical explanations, DPE insights, and real-world IFR scenarios.
Training Flight Ends With Serious Injuries When CFI Fails to Apply Carb Heat
Probable Cause: The flight instructor’s failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of left engine power due to carburetor icing.
Picture of the Day: Release Banking
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “A Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 banks left after releasing the tow rope from the glider it towed from Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
Rise in TFR Violations Prompts NORAD Warning to Pilots
After a surge of restricted airspace violations over New York and New Jersey, NORAD is reminding all general aviation pilots to thoroughly review NOTAMs and TFRs before every flight. Careful preflight planning is essential to ensure national airspace security and prevent serious flight disruptions, as well as an escort from a military jet.