Virgil Williams of Plainwell, Michigan, sent us these two photos of his granddaughter Ashly (in the back seat) and one of her friends in his Cub. “I title it ‘come fly with me,’” he said. And now for a sillier shot:
Why is lead needed during engine break-in?
In a past column I gave some background on what happens during break-in of a new or overhauled aircraft engine. Since then I have received numerous questions about why leaded fuel is needed during break-in. Unfortunately, I do not know anyone who has a perfect answer for this. My opinion is based on lab tests […]
AOPA app reaches 10,000 users
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) app, which has been downloaded more than 10,000 times, was recently honored with a Silver Award at the 13th Annual Davey Awards in the Mobile Apps/Sites-Lifestyle category. Web, app, and mobile developer Ascedia, headquartered in Wisconsin, worked with AOPA to develop the app, which launched in July. The […]
Real Flight 8 sim now has virtual reality capabilities
Now available is Real Flight 8, a flight simulator with virtual reality capabilities. See a demo video below: According to officials with Hobbico, Real Flight 8 ($99.99) with an InterLink-X Controller ($179.99) features: More than 140 aircraft; More than 40 flying sites; A simple, intuitive interface with “zero learning curve, zero hassle,” according to company […]
Free web-based flight planner debuts
Seattle Avionics has introduced FlyQ Online, a free web-based flight planner for PC and Mac, with dozens of new features. FlyQ Online, a companion to the FlyQ EFB app for iOS, has been in public beta testing for some time with a focus on easy yet flexible flight planning, fuel prices, and group management for […]
Aircraft Electrician Certificate now offered
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Flamingo Air‘s Airline Ground Schools now offers an Aircraft Electrician Certificate. The course is fully accredited by the National Center for Aerospace Technology and Training (NCATT) and American Standards Training and Materials (ASTM). The course covers basic wiring, harness building, avionics removal and installation. Once completed, a technician will be fully qualified […]
Latest edition of ATP Oral Exam Guide released
Just released is the fourth edition of the Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Michael D. Hayes, which has updated references, and new and revised questions to reflect the latest regulations and procedures. An appendix, the FAA’s ATP-Airplane Multiengine Applicant Qualifications Job Aid, has also been added. All the subjects an ATP candidate will […]
Skydiving pilot crashes during precautionary landing
The commercial pilot of the Pacific Aerospace 750XL reported he was preparing to release skydivers when he noticed that the engine torque indication was in the red arc. The gauge was indicating a torque of 70 pounds per square inch (psi) when it should have been indicating about 25 psi. The maximum allowed torque indication […]
Picture of the day: From one generation to the next
Ted Cowan of Opelika, Alabama sent us this photo, explaining: “Taking my 8-year-old granddaughter Dakotah on a flight. She loves my little Kolb SlingShot.”