Thanks to a good friend who acts as my “conscience” for my posts, I’ve been advised that I may have mislead those who may be thinking about permanently removing a vacuum pump in a Lycoming engine in a Piper Arrow III.
Opinion
The six myths of oil analysis
Is oil analysis really important? It is it is if you consider the cost of a new or rebuilt engine, and the safety and peace of mind that it can give you says our oils expert.
Questions from the Cockpit: Are non-towered airports more dangerous?
Are non-towered airports really like the wild, wild west? And should there be more laws governing them?
In the quest for answers, look for the right stuff
There are a multitude of paths that will lead you, your kids, and your grandchildren to a brighter future in aviation. Which path you take is up to you. Finding the right one is a lot easier and far more productive if you consult with a knowledgeable individual who has a connection to the field, not just some random dude who is nearby, easy to access, and tells a seemingly plausible story.
One Pilot’s View: The best place to make tough decisions
As pilots, we have a special place we can go to be alone and work on our most serious issues — the solitude of our airplanes.
Thank goodness for SUN ‘n FUN
Although we aviation geeks think of SUN ‘n FUN as the start of the fly-in season, the first irrefutable sign of Spring, and a custom-made opportunity for us to get up, get out, and visit with thousands of others who are as intrigued by aviation as we are, it’s actually far more than that.
Airparks +13, Airports -1
Thirteen previously unknown airparks are now in the Living With Your Plane database, while one airport in rural American will soon be no more.
Fleetster pioneered early airline service
The Consolidated Fleetster series provided an elegant take on the needs of feeder airlines in the early 1930s. But the fortunes of Consolidated Aircraft lay elsewhere.
Reviving the Luscombe legacy
Aeronautical engineer Steve Testrake and Stephen Young acquired the Luscombe assets in June of 2019, creating Luscombe Aircraft Corporation to produce new planes, as well as parts of the existing Luscombe fleet. “Our goal is to revive the legacy of the Luscombe.”