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 […]
Opinion
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.
The annual family reunion, Alaska-style
The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering is really just a big family reunion.
Questions from the Cockpit: Parlez vous aileron?
It was the French who first deployed them in real world use in 1871, on an unmanned glider, and later were the first to use them on a powered aircraft — so I guess it’s only fair that they should get to name them.
Who are you?
Do you use your N number when announcing yourself? You should.