Aug. 8 marks the 90-year anniversary of the launch of the first round-the-world airship journey by Dr. Hugo Eckener in the Graf Zeppelin. Sponsored by American media mogul William Randolph Hearst, the already-famous rigid airship departed from Lakehurst, New Jersey, on Aug. 8, 1929, with the German pilot at the helm. It was the first […]
UND receives $1 million to study thunderstorms
Scientists are studying storms using a Citation II.
Hartzell Voyager prop STC’d for Cessna 185s
The new prop brings seven knots faster cruise speed and 10% better takeoff acceleration.
Picture of the Day: Aviation through a child’s eyes
Primavera Romero Montoto submitted the following photo and note: “I wanted to share my love for aviation with my 4-year-old daughter Emma. This was her very first experience at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. I was unsure if she would like it at all. It was also my first time as a spectator, as I’ve worked […]
Ask Paul: Can I run a constant speed propeller on my engine?
Lycoming has a Service Instruction to answer that question.
Pilots wanted for simulator experiment
Pilots will be compensated $50 to participate in the study.
uAvionix opens two new facilities
The expansion reflects the strong growth the company has experienced.
Picture of the Day: Just hanging around
Dan McCully submitted the following photo and note: “I want a hammock hanger just like this one.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo […]
Video: A lesson from the backcountry
A fun day flying in the backcountry goes terribly wrong.