A reader asks our oils expert what is the best oil for his 1930 Kinner B-5 engine.
Solar electric prototype makes first flight
Bye Aerospace’s solar electric StratoAirNet prototype recently completed its first flight.
Ohio teacher named aerospace educator of the year
A Dayton, Ohio, teacher has been selected as the 2018 A. Scott Crossfield Educator of the Year.
Updated Panel Designer unveiled
eHangar.org has released an updated version of its panel designer for homebuilders.
Hartzell props STC’d for Maule STOL
Hartzell wins STC for new props for Maule STOL.
Loose B-nut results in fuel starvation
The pilot reported that after takeoff, and about 150′ above the runway in Brunswick, Georgia, the Cirrus SR20’s engine had a total loss of power. He further reported that a clear liquid sprayed from the upper cowling onto the windscreen. He aborted the takeoff, landed on the runway remaining, but was unable to stop prior […]
Picture of the Day: Back to the 30s
Frank DuBray submitted the following photo and note: “Photo taken over Greenbank, Ontario, of a restored Spezio Sport, a plans-built design from the 1960s. Tony Spezio created this aircraft to resemble the 1930’s racers.” Frank noted he restored the aircraft himself. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You […]
Motor and engine aren’t interchangeable. Or are they?
Words are important. But they often mean different things to different people. Making sure what we say is what people hear is a key to being understood.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics lands top spot on Forbes list of trade schools
Pittsburg Institute of Aeronautics tops Forbes’ list of the nation’s Top Two-Year Trade Schools.