A reader asks our engines expert for advice on increasing the horsepower of his Lycoming engine.
Opinion
General aviation by the numbers
The number of pilots is on an upward trend.
Ask Paul: Which port is for what on a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine?
I would strongly recommend that if you do not own the particular Operator’s Manual for your engine that you make the small investment and buy one.
Narrow Deck vs. Wide Deck engines revisited
Our engines expert reveals how to tell the difference between a narrow deck and wide deck engine.
Human Factors: Fuel mismanagement
One of my nephews is really keen on becoming a pilot. I had some time over the summer, so I committed to flying a Piper Twin Comanche up to his hometown, taking him flying over to the coast, and flying back with a lesson involved. The flight from Wilmington, Delaware, to Cape May, N.J., proceeded […]
Getting into the Santa swing of things
Consider, if you will, what the public perception of general aviation might be if average, everyday folks regularly ran into the opportunity to experience flight in the course of their normal activities. They could buy a flight for themselves. Or with a loved one. Or a friend.
The advantages of updated technology for general aviation
Our fuels expert lists the many advantages general aviation could reap with new technology engines, like those used by the auto industry.
Pilot Perspectives: Budd Davisson
“The FAA is big on standardized flight training, but my argument is show me a standardized student,” Davisson says.
For clarity’s sake
Whether in the air, on the ground, or even across the kitchen table, clear communication makes our lives better, safer, and more fulfilling.