Noting that many student pilots struggle to comprehend a manually operated E6B, the course features Martha King explaining how to “master the infamous ‘Wiz Wheel,'” according to King School officials.
Picture of the Day: A true member of the family
Carl Hicks submitted this photo and note: “Our 1957 C180A at Pierce County/Thun Field (KPLU) in Washington. She has PPONK, MTV-9 3 bladed prop, titanium gear, Sportsman STOL, flat extended baggage, Micro Aerodynamics vortex generators, Stene Quasar wig-wags, Selkirk interior throughout, Mountain Wave nets, 10-inch locking tailwheel. Lightweight, identifies as a helicopter. Criss-crossed the U.S. at least 25 times and the greatest joy are backcountry strips in the Pacific Northwest.”
Safety alert issued for aluminum propellers
The new Safety Alert from the NTSB notes that aluminum propeller blades can be susceptible to fatigue cracking and fracture if a small nick, pit, or corrosion on the surface or edge is not found and repaired during preflight inspection or maintenance.
Naval Air Station Pasco control tower placed on state heritage register
The Washington State Department of Archeology & Historic Preservation has placed the Naval Air Station Pasco Control Tower & Hangar on the Washington State Heritage Register.
Tickets on sale now for Reno Air Show
A final decision on the new home for the National Championship Air Races is expected to be announced in late April 2024.
Picture of the Day: Reflective Cessna
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “After a very rainy day in Bartow, Florida, I caught this amazing reflection with standing water against the sunset.”
Aromatics may be cause of valve seat recession after using unleaded fuel
Testing by Lycoming Engines has “demonstrated that, under certain conditions, use of UL94 may impact valve seat recession.”
New video updates what’s going on with Van’s Aircraft
In a video posted to YouTube April 12, 2024, Clyde Hamstreet, whose firm, Hamstreet & Associates, works with companies in distress, gave an update on the reorganization of Van’s Aircraft during it bankruptcy.
King Schools releases new private pilot course
“This new course ensures that student pilots show up prepared for each flight lesson…and showing up prepared means less time required in the airplane to master each maneuver, saving time and money,” said King Schools CEO and Co-Owner Barry Knuttila.