Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Division of Elyria, Ohio (formerly known as Parker Airborne Division) has named GlobalParts.aero an authorized distributor for its full line of fuel pumps, filters, pneumatic valves and controls. The division produces products for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft ranging from single engine general aviation airplanes to turbine-powered helicopters to long range […]
Wrong flap selection contributes to crash
The pilot intended to perform a short field takeoff due to trees at the end of the 2,350-foot-long runway in Indian Trail, N.C. A pre-takeoff engine run up of the Piper PA 28-180 revealed no anomalies, and he initiated the takeoff with the wing flaps extended 10°. “Immediately” after takeoff, the pilot raised the flaps, […]
Pictures of the day: A stunning sunset
Mauricio Ratti sent in these photos, noting: “Another stunning sunset on the return leg of a 300 km trip to the city of Rosario in Argentina. This reminds me that not only the air is calm in this time of the day, but the landscapes are awesome too.”
Let’s hear it for the team
The act of aviating is often a solitary endeavor. Or at least it appears to be. In truth, there are many hands that go into making a safe flight happen. Certainly the pilot plays a pivotal role, but there are mechanics, and line-service personnel, parts manufacturers, administrators, and so many others who play a role. […]
AOPA Fly-In succeeds despite the rain
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association leadership and membership both turned out in impressive numbers despite rainy weather for the year’s first regional fly-in at Michael J. Smith Field in Beaufort, N.C., May 20-21. AOPA President Mark Baker brought the top members of the management team from the association’s headquarters at Frederick, Md., for the fly-in and […]
Video: Tips to make your own rock solid video
Gene Lee of TheHDPilot.com and FunPlacesToFly.com just sent in this video, explaining: “Have you ever recorded video from your airplane, only to find that the images wiggled like a bowl of Jello? Well, there’s a way to solve that resonant vibration problem and get rock solid video. Check out how it’s done…”
FAA releases drone registration location data
The FAA has posted a large database showing the city, state and zip code of each registered drone owner. Release of the database responds to a number of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests submitted since the new unmanned aircraft registration system began operating on Dec. 21, 2015, according to FAA officials. The FAA is not […]
AirVenture NOTAM now available
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The FAA has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for EAA’s 64th annual fly-in convention July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The NOTAM, which is in effect 6 a.m. CDT on Friday, July 22, until noon CDT on Aug. […]
Sporty’s offers Flight Instructor Refresher Course
Now available is Sporty’s online Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC), which was created by the instructional staff at Sporty’s Academy. The course comes in an online format universally accessible for PC, Mac, and mobile devices including iPad/iPhone and Android platforms. With no software to install, a flight instructor can log in anywhere there is an internet […]