Sad news for GA with news of a fraudulent AME and a fire at the Belite factory.
Tigercat trike
One of the last piston-engine fighters, the F7F-3 boasted a top speed of 435 mph at 22,200′.
Video: D-Day paratroopers
The video includes 75-year-old footage from D-Day.
Father’s Day flight packages available from Sporty’s
The experience includes a 30-minute flight, an hour with a CFI, and more.
Museum of Flight free for dads on Father’s Day
Family workshops will offer activities the family can share with dad.
Bird strike brings down Cessna 172
Probable cause: An in-flight collision with a bird during the approach.
Picture of the Day: Honoring D-Day
John Chvatal of Trinity Aviation Solutions submitted the following photo and note: “On June 6, 2019, Fagen Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls, Minnesota, hosted an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day.” “There were a number of warbirds in attendance, including several P-51s, a P-40, a Wildcat, a Stinson L-1, several T-6/SNJs, a T-34, […]
What are the risks of buying an infrequently used engine?
Q: I’m considering buying a 2003 Socata Trinidad TB20 that has an extremely low time of just over 200 hours. A single owner purchased it new and obviously hasn’t flown it much. It has a 250-hp Lycoming IO-540 engine. The cylinder heads were nickel coated in 2017 after an inspection found pitting on the original […]
Video: Flying in a 1942 Stearman
Flying in a Stearman that honors veterans.