The 2016 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo — also known as the Sebring LSA Expo — launched Jan. 20. Organizers noted that while the day started out a bit chilly, it got warmer as the day went on, with even better weather expected for the rest of the show, which runs through Saturday, Jan. 23. “A […]
Flight Design plans C4 full-scale safety box testing
On opening day of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, Flight Design reported on progress on the advanced occupant protection research and testing referred to as the “Safety Box.” The effort seeks to ensure higher occupant safety by creating a safety cell around the aircraft cockpit, according to company officials. Flight Design’s new four […]
Wipaire to hold safety seminar in Leesburg, Florida
Wipaire will hold a safety seminar at its service center in Leesburg, Florida, Saturday, Feb. 27. The seminar will feature a variety of topics for seaplane and landplane pilots alike. Based at the Leesburg International Airport (KLEE), Wipaire’s service center expanded into a new, larger hangar in 2015. “Following last year’s successful grand opening, we are excited to […]
Textron acquires Able Engineering & Component Services
WICHITA, Kan. – Textron Aviation has completed the acquisition of Able Engineering & Component Services Inc. and Able Aerospace. Based in Mesa, Arizona, Able provides component repairs, component exchanges and replacement parts, among other support and service offerings for commercial rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft customers around the world. “This is a natural fit for Textron, […]
Cirrus releases interactive Flight Operations Manual
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced its Interactive Flight Operations Manual (iFOM). The iFOM is a multi-touch iBook designed for use on the iPhone, iPad and Apple computer platforms, providing pilots mobile access to SR20, SR22 and SR22T flight procedures, standards and techniques. The new training resource is designed to complement Cirrus Aircraft’s Cirrus Approach online learning program. […]
Failure to retract landing gear before water landing injures two
The pilot reported that following an uneventful takeoff in the amphibious float equipped Maule M7-235, he intended on performing a water landing at a nearby lake as part of his checkride. During the water landing near Lake Havasu, Arizona, the airplane immediately nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings, as […]
Pictures of the day: Adventures in a Mooney
Bryan Painter sent in this photos of a Mooney in the early morning at Tieton Airstrip (4S6) in Washington state, the Mooney in the grass with a pup under the tail at Bear Valley, Wash. (WN47), as well as the Mooney overflying Boeing Field (KBFI) in Seattle, and then landing at KBFI.
Why is the right engine oil temperature higher on my Aztec?
Q: Hi Paul, I’m wondering if you’ve ever come across Aztecs with the right engine oil temperature running warmer than the left. I’ve had mine 11 years. The right side oil temperature is usually 190°, while the left is 160°. CHT is usually pretty even. Mine came with louvers on the right side cowl, and I’ve […]
5 tips for storing your airplane for the winter
Winter is in full swing, but there’s still time to prepare your aircraft for winter storage to ensure that it’s ready to go when spring flying season starts. Your best guidance comes from your A&P, but here are some tips from AOPA Insurance to consider with the goal of keeping corrosion and other damage to a […]