One of our favorite aviation photographers, Hayman Tam, sent in this picture for Picture of the Day. “The Easter Bunny arrives in style at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California,” he explains. “This is just one of many holidays throughout the year where the museum has incorporated the use of helicopters.” Would you […]
Miss Veedol’s victory spanned the Pacific
Long before entrepreneurs launched cars into space, pilots of the 1920s and 1930s were beholden to people of wealth who could sponsor record flights or offer cash prizes for the first intrepid aviator to achieve a specific milestone flight. Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon teamed up in an effort to be the first to span […]
Would you report a risky pilot to the FAA?
In a new blog post, Leah Read, a senior air safety investigator in the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety, warns against turning a blind eye to risky behavior in another pilot. She notes that when NTSB investigators arrive at the scene of a fatal accident, they soon pick up on clues that the pilot exhibited […]
Video: Trying out the Lightspeed Zulu 3 headset
Smitty Smith of FunPlacesToFly.com recently posted this short video, showing the unboxing of his new Lightspeed Zulu 3 aviation headset, along with a quick flight to try it out.
Webinar slated on drone data
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host a webinar to discuss how businesses can navigate the enormous amount of data collected by unmanned systems. The webinar, “‘Data is the New Oil’ and Other XPONENTIAL Ideas,” will explore how businesses can harness the data collected by unmanned systems to address […]
New drill designed for tight spaces where precision is critical
Snap-on Industrial has introduced 1/4” Capacity Pneumatic Drills, designed for tough jobs in tight quarters where precision is critical. The 1/4” Capacity Pneumatic Drills are ideal for numerous drilling uses that contain ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics and composite materials, according to company officials. Fourteen models of the drill are available – all of which are engineered […]
First flight after overhauled engine installed goes badly
The sport pilot/mechanic reported that the accident happened on the first flight in the experimental, amateur-built Ginny B after he installed an overhauled engine. About 30 minutes after takeoff, the engine experienced a sudden and total loss of power and would not restart. The pilot conducted a forced landing to a grass field near South […]
Picture of the day: At the boneyard
Frequent contributor Geremy Kornreich sent in this photo for Picture of day, acknowledging that it is not general aviation, but it is interesting. “A flock of Boeing 747s waits for better days — or perhaps, just the opportunity to donate parts, at Mojave Air Spaceport in Mojave, California,” he explains. The photo was taken Feb. 1, 2018. […]
Ask Paul: What’s the best oil for my airplane?
Q: Paul, I fly my single engine Comanche two to three times a month during our cold winter months here in Wisconsin. During EAA chapter meetings and fly-outs, we debate what is the best engine oil to use? The most common answers are 15-50 multi viscosity oil or a straight weight like 80 or 100. […]