According to multiple witnesses at the airport in Chugiak, Alaska, they observed the Champion 7ECA perform several touch-and-go landings throughout the late morning and early afternoon on the day of the accident. They added that the pilot then landed and taxied to a local fuel vendor’s facility and refueled. The pilot then departed. Two witnesses […]
Picture of the Day: First time at the controls!
And he never stopped grinning.
Ask Paul: Why isn’t this engine producing enough power?
Why is the engine on this AMD Alarus producing such low power?
EAA Virtual Flight Academy takes off
Just introduced is the EAA Virtual Flight Academy, where pilots can hone their skills.
Icon launches fractional program
ICON Aircraft is offering 25% and 50% fractional ownership in its light-sport aircraft.
Radiant introduces pocket airband radio
Just introduced is Radiant Technology’s portable receiver radio.
Celebrations abound for National Model Aviation Day
More than 60 events will be held around the country to celebrate National Model Aviation Day.
Unfamiliarity contributes to crash
After a one-hour local flight during which he familiarized himself with the Rans Coyote’s stall characteristics, the student pilot/owner of the experimental light-sport airplane returned to his home airport in London, Kentucky, to practice touch-and-go landings. The airplane bounced during the final landing attempt, and while recovering, the student applied full power to the engine […]
Picture of the Day: Screaming Yellow RV-7
Frequent contributor Hayman Tam submitted the following photo and note: “Basking in the morning sun, this RV-7 awaits a pilot at Chino Airport (KCNO) in California. Being the day of the hugely popular Planes of Fame airshow, there was certainly no shortage of pilots available. First flown in 2001, the RV-7/7A is Van’s most popular […]