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. […]
FAA issues fact sheet for drone pilots
The FAA has issued a new fact sheet that gives the highlights of the agency’s rules for small unmanned aircraft (UAS) operations other than model aircraft — Part 107 of FAA regulations – that cover commercial and government uses for drones weighing less than 55 pounds. So if you need a refresher or are just […]
Another prize for Aviation Design Challenge
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has been running its Aviation Design Challenge for high school students for several years, with the first-place team winning the chance to fly to Washington state to help build an airplane. New this year is a prize for the second-place team: A two-day STEM Lab hosted at its high […]
Garmin GFC 500 autopilot STC’d for several aircraft models
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval for the GFC 500 autopilot in several more aircraft models. Intended for qualifying piston single-engine aircraft below 6,000 pounds, the GFC 500 integrates with the G5 to provide pilots with an economical autopilot along with a modern electronic flight instrument, according to Garmin officials. The autopilot […]
Go-Pro adds $199 Hero camera to line-up
GoPro has added the new Hero camera to its line of cameras. Available now, HERO is a $199, go-anywhere, capture-anything camera that makes it easy to share experiences that would be difficult to capture with a phone, according to company officials. HERO features a 2″ touch display, is waterproof to 30′ and is durable, making […]
Improper soft-field landing technique bends RV-9
The pilot reported that while landing on a grass airstrip in Allison, Iowa, the RV-9’s nose landing gear “caught” on the soft turf and collapsed. The airplane slid about 60′, the forward portion of the fuselage hit terrain, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, rudder, vertical stabilizer, and […]
Picture of the day: An early morning sortie
K.T. Budde-Jones of Stallion 51 at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) in Florida sent in this photo for Picture of the day, explaining: “This is a photo I took before an early morning sortie at “O-Dark hundred.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this […]