CHUGIAK, Alaska — Airframes Alaska has introduced a new line of shock-absorbent tailsprings: T3 Tailwheel Suspension Systems. The line consists of three bolt-on coil shock setups, the T3 Heavy Duty, T3 LSA, and T3 Super Heavy Duty. These cushioning “tailshocks” replace standard leaf springs, company officials explained. The T3 suspension tailspring was developed by Dan Dufault […]
Airforms wins approval for PA-28 baffle kits
BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms has received FAA PMA approval for the engine baffles on the 1972.5-1975 Piper PA28-180, and on the PA28-235. The PA28-180 replacement baffles are eligible for installation on all Piper Cherokee 180s S/N 28-7205092 through 28-7505259. The Cherokee 235 baffles are eligible for installation on all PA28-235s – S/N 28-10003 through 28-7210033. The new […]
Improper maintenance leads to fuel starvation
The pilot was flying on a cross-country flight to check on his son, who was participating in a mountaineering class in Talkeetna, Alaska. He had exhausted the fuel in the left fuel tank and was operating the Aeronca 15-AC on the right fuel tank. He reported that he thought the airplane had about 12 gallons of fuel remaining. […]
Picture of the day: Mooney in the mountains
Brad Koehn sent in this photo, explaining: “I took a mountain flying course and had to get a picture of my club’s Mooney resting at Leadville, Colorado, 9,934 feet MSL.”
The value of maintaining a worldwide perspective
Are U.S. sales or registrations of Light-Sport Aircraft near where they were expected to be by now? The short answer is, no, but more finesse is needed to obtain a complete answer. While the numbers entering the U.S. fleet are well below forecasts from 2004, a couple obvious reasons help explain the shortfall. The Sport […]
EAA launches Sport Pilot Academy
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — New from the Experimental Aircraft Association is the Sport Pilot Academy. The new three-week academy, slated for Aug. 27 through Sept. 17, eliminates one of the top barriers for the more than 60 percent of those who begin flight training and drop out — schedule conflicts that reduce motivation […]
Drones take over SUN ‘n FUN
LAKELAND, Florida — The Aerospace Center for Excellence on the campus of SUN ‘n FUN at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport will host “Unmanned and Sunny” on Wednesday, July 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The free drone education and awareness event is designed for the public to learn about safe drone operation and the upcoming career […]
Pilot weather reports subject of NTSB forum
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The use of pilot weather reports, commonly known as PIREPs, will be the topic of discussion during a National Transportation Safety Board forum scheduled for June 21-22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the NTSB’s headquarters. The forum, “PIREPs: Pay it Forward…Because Weather for One is Weather for None,” will focus […]
Washington governor declares June GA Appreciation Month
For the fourth year in a row, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has named June General Aviation Appreciation Month. Inslee recently signed a proclamation naming June 2016 as a time to recognize general aviation’s importance to the state. He noted that aviation plays a critical role in the lives of Washingtonians, as well as the operation of […]