The hat celebrates nearly 80 years in business.
New locations for Duncan satellite avionics shops
New locations for two of the company’s avionics shops.
Wrong part leads to fuel starvation
Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of a threaded metal rod of insufficient strength to connect the fuel tank selector handle to the fuel valve, which resulted in his inability to switch fuel tanks and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Fun for a day
Robert Ruppert submitted the following photo and note: “A 1973 Cessna A150L Aerobat having a day of sport flying out of Blairstown Airport (1N7) in New Jersey, by owner Bob Ruppert.” 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 […]
Are these cylinders steel or nitride?
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.