Probable cause: The reciprocating engine’s exhaust valve being stuck in the “open” position, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.
Picture of the Day: A day in Alaska
Sebastien Heintz, president of Zenith Aircraft Co., submitted the following photo and note: “Under the snow and ice is Sam Warner’s kit-built Zenith STOL CH 750 “Sky Jeep,” powered by a Viking Honda conversion, in (you guessed it!) Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Sam Warner) Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of […]
Geofencing for drones: Keeping the skies safe
Geofencing limits where drones can fly, helping to keep shared airspace safe.
Video: The basics of talking to air traffic control
A video from the AviationGuys covers the basics of talking to air traffic control
Cirrus unveils Generation 2 Vision Jet
Deliveries of the second generation Vision Jet from Cirrus Aircraft begin this month.
Free webinars cover everything from Garmin Pilot tips and tricks to ADS-B
Garmin’s free webinars focus on autopilots, ADS-B, Garmin Pilot and more.
Schweiss Doors introduces new greaseable door hinges
New from Schweiss Doors is a greaseable hinge for the company’s bifold and hydraulic door hinges.
Maintenance error leads to oil starvation
Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the vacuum pump, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
Picture of the Day: Goodbye
Ralph Birch submitted the following photo and note: “After leaving the Cardinal Flyers gathering in Mineral Wells, Texas, my wife and I went on to Tomball, Texas, to visit my son and family. When departing for Illinois from Dan Jones International Airport (T51) in northwest Houston in our Cardinal 177B, our daughter in law snapped […]