The guys from PlaneLogix offers these tips they’ve learned over the years to help owners improve their logbook maintenance, airplane maintenance, and relationship with their mechanics. Never keep your logbooks in the plane when you fly. Many people think if they crash that the logbooks do not matter, and if they are destroyed the insurance […]
Spokane Community College wins inaugural competition
PUYALLUP, Wash. — A total of 29 students participated in the inaugural Northwest Regional Aviation Maintenance Competition held during the Feb. 20-21 Northwest Aviation Conference. The first place trophy (and $500) was awarded to Spokane Community College. Second and third place trophies, as well as $375 donated by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, were awarded to the […]
Garmin Pilot for iOS enhanced
Garmin has updated its Garmin Pilot app, which integrates with the new GTX 345 all-in-one ADS-B transponder. The latest iOS version incorporates a new flight profile view, airspace altitude labels, trip planning enhancements, United Kingdom VFR charts for international pilots, support for X-Plane 10, and more, according to Garmin officials. GTX 345 Integration Regardless of existing avionics […]
Clay Lacy to be presented with Godfrey L. Cabot Award
The Aero Club of New England (ACONE) will present the Godfrey L. Cabot Award to Clay Lacy on Friday, June 10, at the Harvard Club in Boston. The award will be presented to Lacy in recognition of his lifetime achievements in many facets of aviation, including aerial cinematography, test pilot, air race champion, founder of […]
Aviation art from Sporty’s
Now available from Sporty’s are images of classic aircraft and vintage warbirds taken by renowned aviation photographer Tyson Rininger, printed in the United States on 24-gauge steel. “What’s unique about these signs is that they can be used inside or out,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Wherever they are placed, these signs will provide […]
Air Safety Foundation releases seminar schedule
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released the 2016 schedule for 45 in-person seminars across the country. The new seminars focus on how to keep abnormal situations from becoming full-blown emergencies, offer advice on keeping critical problems under control, and give advice on off-airport landings. “AOPA’s Air Safety Institute meets in-person with […]
Fuel exhaustion dents Piper
In a statement provided by the pilot, the fuel calculations for the flight in the Piper PA 18-150 were based on the fuel burn from the flight the day before. On the day of the accident, the pilot used a clock timer from the time of engine start to estimate the longevity of the fuel […]
Picture of the day: The epitome of GA fun
Tim Walker, the pilot in the front seat of the Cub, sent in this photo, snapped by Jeremy King, who was in the rear seat of the J3 Cub, during a “fun afternoon flight” in the Rochester, N.Y., area. “Two good friends enjoying some low and slow flight together in a J3 Cub is just about […]
Tip: How to properly clean oleo struts
H.K. Sawyer of Northwest, Ga., submits this advice: “You say you’re tired of that nastiness that builds up on your oleo struts? And, in general, down there? You can, and should clean it, regularly. BUT don’t wipe your landing gear oleo struts down with any sprays or lubes other than hydraulic fluid. I am told that various […]