The pilot departed with the intention of filling the Bellanca’s fuel tanks at a nearby airport before proceeding to his destination. Shortly after takeoff, he adjusted the engine controls for cruise flight and then noticed a loss of engine power. He initiated emergency procedures by switching from the right main fuel tank to the left […]
Picture of the Day: Waving to the crowd
John Chvatal submitted the following photo, explaining: “Greg and Ashley Shelton of Greg Shelton Airshows wave to the crowd at the 2018 Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow, held June 16, in Granite Falls, Minnesota.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos […]
Concern for the bottom line hurts general aviation
When I got out of college in 1967 and started work, most companies were run by technical people who supported research and development. In the lab we were allowed a lot of latitude to work on related projects that may not have an immediate payout. This lasted for a few years, but with the change […]
Redbird launches sim trade in program
Redbird Flight Simulations has launched its new Trade In, Trade Up program to give owners of outdated flight simulators an upgrade path to a new Redbird aviation training device. Simulation has become an important part of modern flight training, but thousands of simulators are relegated to limited use due to a reliance on 30-year-old technologies […]
Flying Musicians awards two solo scholarships
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has revealed its 2018 Solo scholarship recipients: John Laughman of Pleasant Hill, Ohio, and Nathan Nothelle of Imlay City, Michigan. Nominations from all across the United States and Canada made the selection difficult, according to John Zapp, co-founder and president of FMA. “Every nominee was spectacular, but we had to […]
STC approved for PC-12 soundproofing kit
Skandia has received final FAA STC approval of an acoustic soundproofing kit for all variants of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Manufactured using Skandia engineered soundproofing materials, the acoustic system offers PC-12 owners and passengers reduced cabin noise and increased passenger comfort in all phases of flight, according to company officials. In final testing, a significant overall […]
New oil quick drain valve for Lycoming engines
Curtis Superior Valve Co. has received FAA PMA approval for the CCB-38000 low profile, aluminum oil quick drain valve, which fits most Lycoming engines. When installed, the valve extends slightly more than the drain plug installed by Lycoming. The valve was designed specifically for retractable gear aircraft and twin engine aircraft with close fit cowling, […]
Tango driver hits ant hill on landing
The pilot reported that while decelerating during the landing roll on a grass runway near Sunrise Beach Village, Texas, the Tango 2’s nose gear began to skid. The nose gear hit an ant hill, which resulted in a nose over and substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. After the accident, he reported that the […]
Picture of the Day: Ready for the return flight
Mark Coffman submitted the following photo with this quick note: “Ready to return from a breakfast run to Woodlake Airport (O42) in California.” 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 […]