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 […]
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Does the thought of winter flying put a knot in your stomach? It doesn’t have to be that way. Come take part in an informative FAASTeam seminar on winter flying, untie that knot, then fill it with some of the best chili around. It’s the Southern Maine Aviation Seminar and Chili Cookoff at 10 a.m. […]
Wipaire’s Gateway to Success Program for A&P students returns
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire’s Gateway to Success internship program returns this year for its third year. The program is designed for students pursuing an airframe and powerplant maintenance certificate, and is comprised of several checkpoints for aspiring maintenance technicians. Interested students must first apply for a paid summer internship opportunity, where they will […]
Sporty’s introduces low-tech solution for high-tech device
New from Sporty’s are no frills iPad rotating kneeboards. The kneeboards are simply a mounting surface with elastic straps on the corners for securing the iPad, Sporty’s officials noted. “These iPad Kneeboards — for both the Air and mini — have no bells and whistles,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “They are just a simple platform to […]
Swing into the National Naval Aviation Museum for winter events
PENSACOLA, Florida — The National Naval Aviation Museum, located aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station, welcomes winter visitors with several seasonal events this January and February. To kick things off, the museum is hosting its annual Snowbird Fly-In Expo on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Winter visitors are invited to receive information […]
Web-based course for drone flyers launched
WINGsReality EDU has released an interactive, web-based training course for recreational and model drone flyers. Twelve modules teach about basic drone safety, fundamentals of operating safely in the aviation environment, model safety codes/federal aviation regulations/and how the hobbyist can cross the line, drone performance, weather and how it affects drone flights, weight and balance considerations, […]
Dislodged pin brings down Cessna 680
The pilot reported that, while climbing to 15,000 feet mean sea level, the autopilot disengaged and the autopilot disconnect chime sounded accompanied by an “AP fail A-B” message. At this point, he decided to return to the departure airport near Wheeling, Ill. He noted that, while trying to slow the climb, “extra” force was required […]
Picture of the day: Flying high … really high
Suresh Bista sent in this photo, explaining: “The Cessna Caravan was introduced into flying service in Nepal in the year 2000. Two Caravans were bought and owned by Necon Air. We needed to do few proving flights at high altitude airstrips as required by Civil Aviation rules. This sortie was one of them at airstrip […]