Just published is “The Running Man: Flying High for the Glory of God,” by Orville Rogers. Now 100, Rogers is a pilot, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, philanthropist, track star and author. His new book gives readers a look inside his life, which includes training bomber pilots in World War II, flying the B-36 on secret missions during the […]
Fuel starvation brings down Piper
The private pilot and a passenger were conducting a night cross-country flight. About 15 miles from the destination, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot attempted to restart the engine but was only able to obtain momentary engine power each time he pumped the throttle. He then performed a forced landing to […]
Picture of the day: Flying with mom
Gary Lanthrum of Port Hadlock, Washington, sent us this photo, with a quick note: “I’m flying my 85-year-old mom to our home in Washington State for a weekend with my family. We’re in my Maule MX7-180C. It is a 4.5 hour drive to bring her to our place, but only a 1.5 hour flight, even […]
What’s the proper mag timing for my engine?
Q: Hi Paul, you helped me out a few years back regarding a question on an O-290 D2B and I really value your advice and opinions, so now I’ll ask for your help once again. I’m new to a beautiful 1974 Piper Arrow, which still has the original IO-360 C1C installed. Total aircraft time is 3,395 […]
Video: Top 5 Aerobatic Aircraft
Judy Robus posted this video on Dec 6, 2017, of the top five aerobatic aircraft (in her opinion): Extra 330SC; Pitts S-1/2; Sukhoi Su-29; Edge 540; and Extreme XA41.
Air Plains Services wraps up 40th anniversary year
WELLINGTON, Kansas — Air Plains Services reports solid sales in 2017, its 40th anniversary year, anchored on sales of more than 50 XP Extreme Performance Cessna engine upgrade kits across the U.S. and to 10 other countries around the world. “We are very happy with our overall sales and with the variety of products installed […]
The Millionaire’s Unit now available on DVD and Blu-Ray
Now available on DVD and Blu-Ray is “The Millionaires’ Unit,” a documentary about a group of Yale students who, in 1916, took the initiative to learn to fly in preparation for America’s entrance into World War 1. The Millionaires’ Unit reveals the little-known story of the origins of American air power. These young pilots were […]
New audio panels from Trig Avionics
Trig Avionics has unveiled two new audio panels, which will start shipping in January. Aircraft owners can select from two models, the superior TMA45 panel and standard TMA44 panel, company officials note. Both audio panels are dual comm, dual nav and fully featured for IFR and VFR flight. The TMA45 has comprehensive entertainment features with […]
Forced landing on bridge brought on by fuel contamination
According to the pilot, the Piper PA-18A departed the runway and climbed to 3,000′ above ground level. She reported that while maneuvering, the airplane lost engine power. After several attempts to restart the engine, she made a forced landing on a highway bridge in Girdwood, Alaska. During the landing roll, the right wing hit a sign […]