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.
Century-old blimp hangar designated historic landmark
Goodyear’s 100-year-old blimp hangar, the oldest airship hangar in the United States, has been designated a historic landmark.
Get ADS-B installed in three days
SoCal Jets now offers ADS-B installation in three days.
AOPA Insurance Agency now offers quotes on home and auto insurance
The AOPA Insurance Agency now offers an online portal for members to shop for auto and home insurance.
Cessna 172 bent by prop wash
The flight instructor reported that while he and the student pilot were on a taxiway in Anchorage, Alaska, under air traffic control (ATC) instruction, the Cessna 172 encountered prop wash, originating from a larger, four engine turbine-powered airplane performing a maintenance engines run-up. The maintenance run-up was performed in a location adjacent to the active […]
Picture of the Day: Huge smiles
It is amazing what giving a youngster a ride in an airplane will do.