Ace aviation photographer Sheldon Heatherington was at the Memphis Air Show in late September and captured these stunning photos. The Memphis Air Show will return in 2017 — featuring the Blue Angels — at the Millington Regional Jetport (KNQA), just outside Memphis, Tenn.
Tips to restart an idle airplane
Q: Because of medical problems, my IO-720 has not run in six months. While always hangared, the hangar is sometimes damp. The question is what to do in re-starting? Do we open it up and clean, or change the oil often? Larry Smith A: Larry, first of all, we certainly hope all of your medical issues are […]
Backcountry aircraft: Is your plane on the list?
BackcountryPilot.org contains a wealth of information for pilots who are already veterans of backcountry flying, as well as those who dream of trying it. Included in its Knowledge Base is a list of backcountry aircraft, which is long and includes many planes you wouldn’t necessarily consider as ready for the backcountry. Check it out here […]
FAA proposes rule to overhaul certification standards for GA airplanes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FAA has proposed a rule that overhauls the airworthiness standards for general aviation airplanes. The FAA’s proposal, which is based on industry recommendations, would reduce the time it takes to get safety enhancing technologies for GA airplanes into the marketplace while also reducing cost. “This proposal would improve safety, reduce costs, and leverage innovation […]
Bill to extend FAA reauthorization introduced in House, Senate takes up reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill has been introduced in the House to extend the authorization of the FAA through July 15. Meanwhile, the Senate has unveiled its own plan for the agency’s reauthorization. In the House, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced the bill to […]
Mayors proclaim March GA Appreciation Month
According to the Alliance for Aviation Across America, several mayors across the United States have proclaimed March “General Aviation Appreciation Month, including: Mayor Sly James Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. In Missouri, general aviation airports support an economic impact of over $857 million annually. Mayor Philip Craighead of Lebanon, Tennessee; Mayor Mary Esther Reed of […]
Hartzell Engine Technologies introduces starter for Continental engines
Hartzell Engine Technologies has introduced a mid-weight, direct-drive, FAA PMA approved starter for six-cylinder Continental engines. “Continental has expressed growing interest in this new PM-Series starter as a lighter weight alternative to the standard Energizer style they have been using on their six-cylinder engines,” said Mike Disbrow, president. “This new starter is a mid-weight. It’s over […]
L-3 adds new capabilities to Lynx NGT-9000
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – L-3 Aviation Products‘ Lynx NGT-9000 has received TSO authorization for the additional capabilities of a Class B embedded Terrain Awareness Warning System (eTAWS) option and an ADS-B Traffic Advisory System (ATAS) aural alerting option. L-3’s Lynx NGT-9000 is an ADS-B touchscreen transponder that is also capable of displaying traffic and weather data. […]
Banner tow plane ends up in bay due to fuel starvation
The pilot departed on a two-hour banner tow flight in the Cessna O1-A with 58 gallons of fuel. After one hour, he returned to the airport to pick up a different banner for the second hour of the flight. The first pick-up attempt was unsuccessful. He then briefly circled the pick-up location and then completed […]