Lycoming has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin 632 that requires owners to check their engines for connecting rods that contain bushings that do not meet Lycoming Engine’s specifications within the next 10 hours of operation. The bushings were manufactured between November 2015 to February 2017. The Service Bulletin opens with a warning to owners: “You must complete the […]
Adaptor introduced to make G5 compatible with range of autopilots
Garmin’s G5 electronic flight instrument will soon be compatible with a wide-range of third-party autopilots available on the market. Using the new GAD 29B adapter, the G5 directional gyro (DG)/horizontal situation indicator (HSI) can interface with a variety of autopilots to provide heading and course error to drive the autopilot. With a compatible navigation source, […]
PS Engineering enhances flagship audio control panels
PS Engineering has enhanced two of its flagship audio control panels, the PMA450A and PMA8000G. The company added a timer function to the PMA450A and monitor mode to the PMA8000G. PMA450A Timer Function The PMA450A now includes timer functions using on-screen controls and audio annunciations to help pilots keep track of timed approaches, fuel tank […]
Bad fuel supply line brings down Aventura II
In an email sent to an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector by the student pilot, he reported that the experimental seaplane, an Aventura II, experienced a partial loss of engine power during takeoff about 400 feet above the ground near Fenton, Michigan. He turned the seaplane toward the lake but as he ran out of “speed,” he […]
Rainbow over the Mighty Mississippi
Joe Fortman sent us this photo, taken July 14, 2017, while flying from Michigan to Missouri to pick up his daughter. “I ran into a bit of light rain and when I looked to the left I saw this beautiful rainbow over the town of Chester, Illinois, and the mighty Mississippi River,” he says.
From Argentina to Alaska: Part I
Dino Karagozian, a Bonanza owner, fulfilled a dream in 2011 when he flew his 1964 Bonanza from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Fairbanks, Alaska, over 35 days. Joining him on the trip was Juan Carlos Bisi, also known as JB, a professional pilot. Dino put together a daily report on his adventure, as well as took many, […]
Cancer survivors take flight
BELGRADE, Montana — The sky literally was the limit during the week of July 10-14, 2017, for four recent cancer survivors who were part of the fourth annual Big Sky Kids Cancer Survivor Flight Camp. Launched in 2014, the camp is co-sponsored by Summit Aviation, a full-service aircraft management, brokerage and general aviation flight training provider, […]
Tuskegee Airman to make special appearance at KidVenture
Tuskegee Airman pilot Harry Stewart will make a special appearance at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron‘s RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit inside KidVenture at EAA Airventure, which is slated for July 24-30, 2017. All ages are welcome to meet Stewart and get his autograph. He will be at the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit inside KidVenture […]
Sonex introduces Rotax Engine Mount Attach Bars
Sonex Aircraft has introduced a new product from AeroConversions: Rotax Engine Mount Attach Bars. Developed for Sonex/Rotax 912-series engine mounts, AeroConversions Rotax Attach Bars can also be used for custom Rotax 912 engine mounts on any experimental aircraft. AeroConversions Rotax Attach Bars eliminate the need for expensive and complex Rotax ring mounts and Rotax mount rubbers, according to company officials. As […]