Today is not my day to get airborne. I’m too emotionally distracted by the plight of our Lola to focus on the task of piloting an aircraft today.
Opinion
Ask Paul: Why is my #1 cylinder so much hotter?
On a normally aspirated engine, with a carburetor, the fuel distribution between all of the cylinders is not equal.
Questions from the Cockpit: The Need for Speed
There’s lots of tricks to increase speed: Adding power, reducing drag, changing aerodynamics, and reducing weight.
Should I feel guilty about flying in the pandemic?
The short answer: No. In fact, it’s your patriotic duty to continue flying.
Grounded, and that’s okay
I imagine Jack calling 800-COVID-19 over and over again, hoping for a much improved forecast. One that would allow for AirVenture 2020 to takeoff as planned.
Bigger is better — or is it?
Building better is a more nuanced concept than building bigger. GA has nailed that difference and revels in its mastery of it.
Ask Paul: Why is my oil temperature so high?
First step: Check the accuracy of your gauges.
For the Duration
There are stark differences between the current Duration and the wartime version.
Air travel revisited
If there was ever a compelling case that clarifies the myriad reasons how learning to fly might benefit your life, we are living it right now.