The flight instructor was flying the Piper PA-34-200 and demonstrating a short-field landing during the instructional flight in Spring, Texas. The CFI reported that, after the plane touched down about 90 mph, the right brake pedal went full forward, and the brakes were not slowing the airplane. He pumped the brake pedal several times to […]
Pictures of the day: High flying mayor
Skychick Ramona Cox and photographer Hans Li caught these photos of Lakeland, Florida, Mayor Howard Wiggs as he prepares to do loops and rolls with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team, compliments of Honda Generator who is a sponsor of the team and SUN ‘n FUN. At first apprehensive, the mayor later said that he thoroughly enjoyed […]
On the borderline
By JEB BURNSIDE. A summer job working the line at the local airport can be a great thing for an aspiring pilot, but perhaps not for the airplanes. One of my first real jobs was pumping car gas, back in the days when drivers didn’t do it themselves. I was what we would call today […]
Searey obtains first LSA certification in China
Progressive Aerodyne of Tavares, Florida, manufacturer of the Searey Light Sport amphibian, achieved a significant milestone March 18 when CEO Adam Yang traveled to China and flew the first LSA to be certified there, a Searey Elite.Originally a kit plane and still available as such, the popular Searey flying boat has a 20-year history in […]
AAA for your plane
Sporty’s has launched its new Breakdown Assistance Program for aircraft owners who need mechanical help away from home. In cooperation with Mike Busch’s Savvy Aircraft Maintenance Management, Sporty’s Breakdown Assistance Program is a 24/7 partner for aircraft owners. With just one phone call to a toll-free hotline, an aircraft owner gains immediate access to Savvy’s team […]
Swift Fuels finalizes distribution strategy with Avfuel
Swift Fuels reports it has finalized a fuel distribution framework agreement with Avfuel Corporation to distribute its recently launched Swift 94 MON avgas. Swift Fuels and Avfuel have developed a “framework agreement to serve as a template allowing equitable distribution processes” among the major avgas distributors for Swift 94 MON Avgas, and any future avgas replacements, Swift officials said. According […]
Flush mount iPad Pro, Mini, and iPhone 6 on your panel
Guardian Avionics has released the new iFDR Panel Mount series. The mounts, designed for Apple’s iPhone 6, iPad Mini and iPad Pro (12.9-inch), hold the instrument flush with the panel. iFDR Panel Mounts create a clean and safe position for the iPhone or iPad in the cockpit and nearly connected to power and data as […]
WingX Pro7 now able to geo-reference DPs and STARs
Hilton Software introduced at SUN ‘n FUN its patent-pending WingX Non-Linear Warping Technology. This new technology enables its flagship product WingX Pro7 to geo-reference Departure Procedures (DPs) and Standard Terminal Arrival Procedures (STARs).Airport Diagrams and Instrument Approach Procedures are geo-referenced due to their linear nature, which means they are drawn to scale. However, due to the distances […]
Total loss of engine power brings down 172
According to the pilot, before departure, the Cessna 172 contained about 24 to 26 gallons of fuel, and a pre-takeoff engine run-up detected no anomalies. Shortly after takeoff, when the airplane was about 100 to 200 feet above ground level, the engine sputtered and experienced a total loss of power.The pilot attempted to land on […]