She flew beautifully, as virtually every first-time flier I’ve ever flown with has.
Video: Behind the Wings with the Cessna 172
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the world’s most widely produced aircraft with more than 44,000 built. And it’s the focus of a new video in the Behind the Wings series from PBS with host Matthew Burchette from the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. The 26-minute video shows Matthew flying with a Metropolitan […]
Proposed rule would create flexibility in maintenance training
The FAA’s proposed rule will allow for completion of training based on knowledge and skill requirements.
Honoring the WASP
More than 100 WASP gravesites were decorated by Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends.
The Pilot’s Manual: Airline Transport Pilot published
The new book covers all the topics required by the Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program.
Wiring failure leads to forced landing
Probable cause: A failure of the wiring between the engine control unit and the fuel injector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: BUFF in the sun
Dave Cohen submitted the following photo and note: “A B-52D Stratofortress at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. This BUFF had previously been flown by the 306th Bomb Wing at McCoy AFB (which is now Orlando International Airport (KMCO) in Florida).” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? […]
Why can’t I convert my engine to higher compression?
Even if you had a model that was acceptable to convert, would the expense be worth the cost just to gain 10 horsepower?
Video: A ‘mini Bonanza’
The video looks at what it’s like to own a Beechcraft Sundowner.