The pilot reported that, after departure, he noticed the Cessna 310’s landing gear did not retract as usual. He began to troubleshoot the problem and actuated the gear-down lever. The landing gear did not extend, and the green landing gear light in the cockpit did not illuminate. He recycled the landing gear, but the gear […]
The first snow of the season
Roy Roberts sent in this photo, explaining: “A memento from an amazingly beautiful flight after the first snow of the season. The Three Sisters are part of the Cascade Mountain Range in west central Oregon.”
Rewiring the machinery
As a species, human beings are dissatisfied with the status quo. Thank goodness. Virtually all the great developments in technology, the massive leaps in scientific achievement, have come about because someone was fed up with their perceived limitations. They rebelled. They overcame. Often in the face of real physical and financial peril, they improved the […]
How reliable is my magneto?
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.