The newest video in Hartzell Propeller’s series of how-to videos for pilots and mechanics covers the evaluation of structural composite propeller blades, with Hartzell expert Kevin Ryan describing the ins and outs of composite prop pre-flight checks for pilots. “Pre-flight checks for structural composite propellers are very similar to metal props with some subtle differences,” said Hartzell […]
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Air Racing from the Cockpit: Downtime
Dispatch from my living room couch: I impatiently email my mechanic: “Is the engine back on the airplane yet or is it still on the crane?” The reply doesn’t come until the next day: “It is still on the crane as we mount sensors and things on the firewall.” Clearly, I won’t be flying — much […]
GA posts ‘historically low’ accident rates
A new report that reviewed general aviation accidents for 2014 shows that “significant improvements and historically low accident rates” posted in 2013 were not an anomaly. “Across the general aviation community, we can take pride that our collaborative efforts appear to be having a positive, sustained impact,” said Richard McSpadden, executive director of the Aircraft […]
The finishing touches on a restored 1941 PT-17 Stearman
SALISBURY, NC – This immaculate, legendary 1941 PT-17 Stearman is now leading the easy life after being resurrected from a boneyard and fully restored to near show quality. It is now owned, flown, and meticulously maintained by Ken Haenlein, owner of Time Saver Aviation charters in North Carolina. Following the restoration by a previous owner, […]
Mooney begins deliveries of M20V Acclaim Ultras
Hot on the heels of FAA certification of its new M20V Acclaim and M20U Ovation Ultras, Mooney International began deliveries, with the first at its Kerrville, Texas, factory and the second at AirVenture 2017. In addition, the company was awarded TIA on the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite for placement in the new Acclaim and […]
Wanted: Student musicians for scholarship and internship
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has put the call out for applicants for two programs focused on high school and college music students with a passion for aviation. FMA officials note they recognize the correlation between the hard work and skill required by learning to fly and learning music. “The path is unmistakable: Practice, precision, […]
Wings Out West slated for Oct. 7
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the City of Prescott, Arizona, will co-host Wings Out West Oct. 7, 2017. The event will feature an aerial demonstration, static displays, an aeronautical tech fair, and a regional fly-in. Gates at Prescott’s Ernest A. Love Field will open to the public at 9 a.m., with the aerial demonstration taking place […]
Visiting the Maine Air Museum
As my wife Joan and I travel around the country in our motorhome, we are always looking out for aviation museums. As members of EAA Chapter 534, we have a keen interest in aviation. Our home chapter is at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida, but during the summer we travel up the East […]
Time running out for FAA reauthorization
In an analysis on Air Transport World Online, Aaron Karp says not to hold your breath waiting for an FAA reauthorization bill, including major air traffic control (ATC) reform, to pass the US Congress in the next couple of months. “Avoiding a costly partial shutdown of FAA this autumn now seems the best one can […]