The American Bonanza Society Air Safety Foundation is offering cash prizes to those who can come up with a solution to the Beechcraft V-Tail Bonanza’s ruddervator problem. The problem According to society officials, the grade of magnesium used for ruddervator (pitch/yaw) flight control skinning in Beech Model 35 (V-tail) Bonanzas is very costly and difficult […]
Garmin autopilot approved for Mooneys and Bonanzas
Garmin has received an STC for the GFC 500 autopilot in the Mooney M20 and 36/A36 Bonanza.
Insect in pitot tube causes accident
Probable cause: Innacurate airspeed indications due to contamination of the pitot-static system with insect remains, which resulted in a high approach and landing speed and subsequent runway overrun.
Picture of the Day: Can I get a lift?
Dan Lewis submitted the following photo and note: “As the Florida sun begins to rise on this Piper M500, a potential hitchhiker has just one question: Can I get a lift?” 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 […]
The annual family reunion, Alaska-style
The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering is really just a big family reunion.
Ageless Aviation expands Stearman fleet to honor Midwest veterans
A Dream Flight inspired a community to raise $125,000 to buy a Stearman to honor military veterans.
71% of business aircraft already equipped with ADS-B
71% of turbine-powered aircraft are equipped with ADS-B ahead of the Jan. 1, 2020, mandate.
The impossible turn
A turn back to the airport after an engine failure is risky, but sometimes it’s the best option.
Insurance broker offers scholarship to help pilots get in the air
Deadline is June 15 for the aviation scholarship.