Probable cause: Fuel starvation due to the deterioration of a fuel hose.
Picture of the Day: Gear up
Bill Becker submitted the following photo by Robert Gessert and note: “Inverted flight in my 1975 Decathlon above my hangar at Troy Airpark (02MO) in Missouri.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day […]
Pilot Perspectives: Patrick Romano
Nearly every pilot that makes it to 10,000 hours of flight time has an interesting story, but few are as impressive as that of Patrick Romano. Having formed a successful aviation management company just after college, a young Romano quickly set himself on a path to logbook — and business — success that would be […]
Growth leads to new completion center for CubCrafters
YAKIMA, Washington — CubCrafters has opened a new Customer Completion Center at McAllister Field (KYKM). The new center is designed to accommodate growing demand for the company’s line of Light Sport, Experimental, and FAA Certified backcountry aircraft, according to officials. With plans to manufacture more than 100 new airframes in 2019, the company has continued […]
Caravan retrofitted with electric engine
Flight testing is expected to begin by the end of this year.
FAA approves installation of Aspen Evolution E5 without panel-mounted GPS
When installed without a panel mount GPS, the E5 EFI is approved for VFR flight only.
Acquisition promises enhancements to Aerovie electronic flight bag
Some of the first enhancements will be backup AHRS, Radio Playback, and Radio Transcription.
Water contamination in fuel system contributes to crash
Probable cause: The partial loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.
Picture of the Day: Smokin’ Stearman takeoff
Hayman Tam submitted the following photo and note: “Vicky Benzing has the smoke on as she takes off to perform at the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Biggest Little Air Show. Vicky was the only full scale participant flying in the show.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can […]