McFarlane Aviation Products has received FAA-PMA approvals for nosecone baggage door latch and lock kits for Piper aircraft, as well as seat springs.
Distracted pilot seriously injured in crash
The pilot stated that, before takeoff, he waited with the engine running for about 10 minutes while other traffic departed. While waiting, he unlatched the canopy to allow air into the cockpit, however, he failed to re-secure the canopy before takeoff. Just after the RV-6A lifted off the runway at the airport, the canopy tilted […]
Picture of the Day: Never too old
83-years-old. First GA flight. Check.
Amphibious Privateer makes first flight
More than 10 years in the making, watching his Privateer fly for the first time was “a highlight” of John Meekins’ life.
Reporter’s Notebook: AirVenture 2018
Reporter Tom Snow shares just some of the highlights from EAA AirVenture 2018.
Two screws + two wires = ADS-B compliance via tailBeacon
A follow-on to the popular skyBeacon from uAvionix, the tailBeacon requires just two screws, two wires and a few minutes to install. ADS-B mandate compliance follows.
New gaming headset inspired by real-word pilot headsets
Real-world pilot headsets were the inspiration for a new gaming headset that has earned the Air Force’s seal of approval.
Landing Gear Upgrade Kit for Aerostar aircraft now available
The Aerostar Landing Gear Upgrade Kit is now available at Aircraft Spruce.
Piper hits tree branch on beach
The pilot reported that during landing on a coastal beach in Anchor Point, Alaska, the Piper PA-18’s left wing hit a driftwood tree branch that protruded from a higher berm. The airplane spun to the left, which resulted in substantial damage to the elevator and both ailerons. The pilot added he had seen the tree, […]