Our engines expert Paul McBride helps troubleshoot a perplexing problem with an engine on an owner-maintained airplane.
Opinion
They didn’t teach me that
On his student pilot cross-country flight, Eric realized he needed fuel. But he was at a non-towered field where his only option was a self-serve fuel farm. Having never pumped his own fuel before, this presented a bit of an issue. It’s a question many a flight student might find themselves asking — how do you fuel an airplane?
Acronyms – Beware the creep
NASA seeks BVLOS flight-corridors for AAM vehicles. UAS will test ConOps between CERTAIN and USRTC. This AAM HDV will pave the way for more complex routing of larger UAM aircraft.
Is aviation in trouble? Or are kids finding their way into the sky?
If this young man is any example of what’s ahead for aviation in America, all is well. Jat’s not alone, of course. Many young people around the country are pursing aviation.
The big things are easy
The big things are easy. The procedures are clear. It’s the little things — the artistry of being a pilot — that really makes things interesting and totally unique.
Questions from the Cockpit: Fire starter
Is it true you can break a whiskey compass and use the liquid to start a fire in a survival situation? And why are they called “whiskey compasses” any way?
One Pilot’s view: A rescue mission
We all know about the $100 hamburger, but this is the tale of the $200 smoked chicken.
Could you have to pay $1,000 every time you land in Massachusetts?
The bill seeks to charge personal, corporate and charter rental aircraft $1,000 to land at publicly-owned airports in the Commonwealth.
Real adventure doesn’t require massive horsepower
Finally, after years of hoping, planning, and dreaming, Jorge Navarro is a pilot and an aircraft owner. I have no doubt he’ll eventually realize his dream of flying for a living, too.