Q: I just bought a Lycoming O-320 engine that was apart for overhaul for a homebuilt project. The engine came with four overhauled cylinders. Three of the cylinders are part number LW-12417 and one is part number LW-12416. I cannot find any information as to whether the LW-12417 are plain steel or nitride cylinders. I […]
New rules issued for recreational drone pilots
The new rules state that drone pilots “may fly in controlled airspace only at authorized fixed sites.”
Grand Caravan sent to Mozambique for disaster relief
The plane is among the first to provide relief after devastating storms and flooding.
Continental introduces ignition kit for Lycoming engines
The kit eliminates recurring mandatory 250- or 500-hour impulse coupling inspections affecting these magnetos.
New Flush Cutter eliminates FOD
The cutter is designed to capture wire clippings, reducing the likelihood of Foreign Object Damage.
Fuel starvation leads to crash
Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Formation flight
Ace photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo of a Cub and Champ in formation over Lake Red Rock in Pella, Iowa. 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 are also considered […]
The savior of the Staggerwing fleet
Had it not been for Serial Number 330’s spectacular survival, the much-beloved Staggerwings may never have existed in great numbers, much less enjoyed an ongoing popularity for 80-plus years.
Video: Best of Joe Nall Week
The short video captures highlights from the RC show.