Q: I just read an article about the reliability of the mag in my TR182 and would like to know if there are any recent SBs or ADs on it. Royal Adderson A: Any information regarding the Bendix Dual Magneto should be available at any FAA approved repair station where you have you aircraft and engine […]
CAP helps find missing plane in Tennesee mountains
GATLINBURG, Tenn. – The Civil Air Patrol, working with the National Park Service, was called up by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center late Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, after an aircraft with three passengers was overdue from its planned arrival at Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport in Sevierville. Lt. Col. John Henderson, vice commander of CAP’s National […]
Zenith to hold kit-building workshop at Sebring
For the first time ever, Zenith Aircraft Company is bringing its two-day hands-on kit aircraft building workshop to the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, slated for Jan. 25-28 in Sebring, Florida. During the two-day workshop, participants build a Zenith Aircraft rudder assembly from a standard kit. The workshop will be offered twice: Once on Wednesday and Thursday of […]
Air Force One exhibit to close for upgrades
DAYTON, Ohio — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will temporarily close Air Force One (SAM 26000) from Jan. 23-Feb. 3, 2017, to complete a lighting upgrade with new LED lights and other conservation work. The VC-137C was used by eight presidents, including Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush and […]
Sudden wind shift contributes to crash
The pilot was attempting to land on Runway 18 at the airport in Minocqua, Wisconsin, while the wind was 170° at 11 knots, gusting to 21 knots. He explained that he attempted a three-point landing instead of a wheel landing because the Piper PA-18-150 was equipped with “wheel-penetration skis.” During the flare, snow began blowing directly across the […]
A Colorado summer sunset
As the cold of winter grips the northern part of the nation, here’s a look back at a Colorado summer sunset at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colo., courtesy of reader Steve Nelson.
2016: Just an OK year for GA
Well, we made it through another year. It was not a great year for general aviation, but not a real bad one either — it was just OK. On the down side, we continue to lose many of our great aviators and heroes. For example, the loss of Bob Hoover was sad for the whole country, but […]
Sporty’s chronicles latest trends
Every year around this time, the folks at Sporty’s release a round-up of the latest trends in general aviation. For 2016: Flight training is strong Airlines are hiring rapidly, airline pilot salaries are going up, and more people are pursuing their dream of being a pilot. Sporty’s Academy, the company’s on-site flight school, is concluding a record […]
Video: How to get the best video from your airplane
Our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com just started a new video series on shooting video from airplanes. The series will cover cameras and technical specifications, mounting techniques and post production editing. The first in the series s on GoPro’s Hero5 Session. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/6Wm8l2vbaIc