EAA officials caution that any changes to the weight limit of light-sport aircraft are still years away.
Revisit the Reno Gold Races
Videos of all the Gold Races at the 2018 Reno Air Races have been posted online.
Holding Pattern app updated
The Holding Pattern Computer app calculates holding pattern outbound heading and time, reducing pilot workload.
3-blade composite prop OK’d for Cessna T-182
MT-Propeller has received an STC for the next generation 3-blade scimitar composite propeller on the Cessna T182.
Tow pilot crashes after bad banner pickup
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aerial pickup towline was not entangled around the horizontal stabilizer after the banner pickup.
Picture of the Day: Beach City Baby
Bill Pixley submitted the following photo and note: “This partially restored 1942 Douglas DC-3 landed at the Venango Regional Airport (KFKL) in Franklin, Pennsylvania, on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 6, 2018, about 1 p.m. Known as the “Beach City Baby,” the aircraft has a world-wide history. Prior to its landing, the aircraft did a low fly-over. […]
Bad weather doesn’t dampen National Stearman Fly-In
A little bad weather didn’t stop the success of the 47th National Stearman Fly-In.
LSA weight to increase to 3,600 pounds, another ADS-B rebate in the works
Some big news was revealed at the AOPA Regional Fly-In in Carbondale, Illinois: The FAA is working to increase the weight limit of light-sport aircraft to 3,600 pounds, while another ADS-B rebate is in the works.
Goulian wins Red Bull race in Indy
Michael Goulian became the first U.S. racer to claim the top spot at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, setting him up to win the championship next month in Fort Worth.