She flew beautifully, as virtually every first-time flier I’ve ever flown with has.
Opinion
Why can’t I convert my engine to higher compression?
Even if you had a model that was acceptable to convert, would the expense be worth the cost just to gain 10 horsepower?
The speedy LSA of Europe
The speedy LSA of Europe will be in the U.S. sooner than you think.
Are these cylinders steel or nitride?
Q: I just bought a Lycoming O-320 engine that was apart for overhaul for a homebuilt project. The engine came with four overhauled cylinders. Three of the cylinders are part number LW-12417 and one is part number LW-12416. I cannot find any information as to whether the LW-12417 are plain steel or nitride cylinders. I […]
Are we there yet?
I’ll stop flying one day, but the departure from the left seat will be on my terms.
When Nancy flew the Atlantic first
The Atlantic had been crossed by air, and the U.S. Navy had accomplished the feat.
Pilot Perspectives: Flying the Grumman Goose
The Grumman Goose engineering team “just got it right.”
On the human side…
It’s a therapy session disguised as a pilot’s debrief. It’s a support group that meets in a hangar.
North to Alaska for the Patey twins
Mark’s stories drifted around, much like a discussion among friends around a campfire at days end. It was delightful.