The pilot was conducting the Cessna 206’s first flight since the engine had undergone maintenance several months earlier. He reported that, after about 45 minutes of flight, he noticed that the exhaust gas temperature (EGT) had increased but that he was able to reduce the temperature by increasing the fuel flow. Shortly after, the EGT […]
The perfect shot
Ken VeArd sent us this photo, shot at Oshkosh. He explains: “David Allen stops to get the perfect shot of the B1B bomber during the sunrise at EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2017. Dawn patrol is a yearly pilgrimage where avgeeks depart the campsite early in the morning before sunrise to capture the perfect shot of airplanes […]
Delving one layer deeper
It comes as no surprise to anyone involved in the aviation industry that cost is a factor when it comes to bringing new blood into our ranks. Learning to fly isn’t cheap. It doesn’t have to be prohibitively expensive either, but let’s face it, flight time is generally perceived as being out of reach for […]
AirVenture 2017: By the numbers
Approximately 590,000 people attended EAA AirVenture 2017, an increase of 5% over 2016. “What an incredible year it was at Oshkosh,” said Jack Pelton, chairman and CEO of the Experimental Aircraft Association. “From the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Apollo reunion, to new aviation innovations on display and two B-29s flying formation as part of […]
Lone Star Flight Museum cleared for grand opening Labor Day weekend
HOUSTON, Texas — The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) will open the doors of its new $38 million, 130,000-square-foot aviation history and STEM facility, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Breaking ground almost a year and a half ago at Ellington Airport, the new facility will share the story of flight in the Lone Star State and […]
FAA selects vendor for Colorado Remote Air Traffic Control Tower project
The FAA has selected Searidge Technologies to install, test and certify a Remote Tower System (RTS) at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) in Loveland, Colorado. This is one of the initial steps toward the implementation of a test site for NextGen air traffic control technology to increase the efficiency and safety at one of […]
Continental offers more parts for Lycoming and Titan engines
Continental Motors Group has extended its catalog of FAA approved parts for Lycoming and Titan engines. Roller lifters and roller camshafts for engines such as the Lycoming IO-360 L2A are now available and in stock, company officials noted. The parts are designed, certified and manufactured by Continental Motors. Roller lifters and roller camshafts kits are […]
Astronics Vertical Power Primary Power System previews at AirVenture
Astronics Ballard Technology introduced its Vertical Power Primary Power System (PPS) for experimental and light-sport aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. The PPS is scheduled to be available later this year. According to company officials, the PPS is a new approach to the master, starter, and charging circuit for experimental and light-sport aircraft. It combines the […]
Pilot fills plane with contaminated fuel
The pilot and passenger were nearing the conclusion of a local flight when the JA30 Superstol’s engine began to “sputter and run rough.” The engine momentarily ran smooth before it began to run rough a second time, followed by a total loss of power. The pilot maneuvered the airplane for a forced landing, and stated […]