ASTM is releasing new standards for seaplanes and floatplanes to help determine appropriate water loads that occur during landing, taxiing, and takeoffs.
New edition in AMT series released
The fourth edition of Dale Crane’s “Aviation Maintenance Technician: Powerplant” has been released.
Fuel mismanagement leads to forced landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and their subsequent loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: On cloud nine
Gord McNulty submitted the following photo and note: “Shown in their classic nine-plane ‘Big Diamond’ formation, the famous Snowbirds of the RCAF 431 Air Demonstration Squadron were among the highlights of the 2018 Community Charity Air Show at Brantford, Ontario, in August. The Snowbirds, flying the Canadair CT-114 Tutor, are now into their 48th season […]
Standing still too long
Columnist Ben Visser contends the general aviation industry has been standing still way too long. It’s time to focus on new technology — and a younger customer base.
Czech Republic’s Sonka clinches hat trick in latest Red Bull Air Race
The Czech Republic’s Martin Sonka won the Red Bull Air Race in Austria — his third in a row — and he’s now on the top of the World Championship standings.
Mission Aviation Fellowship installs new president
David Holsten, a veteran missionary pilot-mechanic, has taken the helm at Mission Aviation Fellowship.
Performance Aircraft plans new facility at KLNK
A larger facility is in the works for Performance Aircraft at Lincoln Airport (KLNK) at Nebraska, as the flight school plans to triple its number of flight training students in the next few years.
Preventive maintenance program for drones launches
Fortress UAV has launched a new preventative maintenance program for drones.