Bryan Painter of Auburn, Wash., sent in these photos of a Cessna 170B over Elliot Bay, Wash., and the same plane over Seattle.
Wanted: Pilot Tips on…Maintenance
Owners can do quite a few things to maintain their aircraft. What tips or tricks have you learned over the years to make the job easier or more efficient? What advice can you give other airplane owners who want to perform their own maintenance? You can add your tips on the form below and even include […]
Northwest Aviation Conference on course
PUYALLUP, Wash. — Over three decades strong, the 2016 Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show is slated for Feb. 20-21. Each year more than 12,000 aviation enthusiasts and their families flock to the Washington State Fairgrounds to experience everything aviation in the Northwest. Know a student considering an aviation career? Or someone transitioning to a civilian […]
Spanish pilot plans around the world flight in RV-8
MADRID, Spain — Spanish pilot and experimental aircraft builder Michel Gordillo will begin his Round-the-World flight Feb. 19, in an attempt to break the world record by flying a North/South route across the poles. Gordillo, an experienced “Earth Rounder,” built and custom-modified his experimental RV-8 aircraft specifically for this flight. If he is successful, Gordillo will […]
SAM Aircraft acquired by Heintz brothers
The assets of SAM Aircraft have been acquired by the sons of aircraft designer Chris Heintz, owners of Zenith Aircraft Company in the U.S. and Zenair Ltd. in Canada. Founded in 2009 by Thierry Zibi in Quebec, Canada, SAM Aircraft was developed as a modern light-sport aircraft (LSA). A low-wing all-metal tandem two-seater, the SAM Aircraft design is […]
Are you feeling lucky?
Poker runs are some of the most fun that you can have with your airplane. This weekend is the 11th Annual Rio Colorado Poker Run, designated as the SocialFlight.com Event of the Week. The poker run stops open at 8 a.m. and include the following airports: Sun Valley (A20), Indian Hills (2AZ1), Kingman (KIGM), Parker (P20), […]
Baffle kits now available for Mooney M20J
BIG LAKE, Alaska — Airforms has received FAA PMA approval for its new baffle kits for the Mooney M20J. The baffles are eligible for installation on all Mooney M20J aircraft, serial numbers 24-0001 through 24-1623, and 24-1632 through 24-3431. Airforms baffles are available with either bare metal or a durable powder coat finish. Each incorporates design reinforcements […]
Incorrectly installed part brings down homebuilt
The pilot reported that, while in cruise flight, the FK Lightplanes FK9’s engine experienced a partial power loss. The experimental plane was unable to maintain altitude, so the pilot chose to perform an off-airport landing to an open field near Canton, Georgia. During the landing roll, the airplane hit a berm, became airborne, and then […]
Picture of the day: Return from rehab
Bud Bauder sent in this photo of his Stearman, which was returned to service after a year of maintenance at Van Sant Airport in Pennsylvania.