Q: I own a 1963 PA24-250 Comanche. Over the past two years I have replaced all six cylinders, both mags, harnesses, primer lines, new fine wire plugs, fuel lines, engine fuel pump, both electric boost pumps, and I am baffled. During cruise settings at 2,400 rpm and 23 inches of manifold pressure, my engine still feels […]
Still time to comment on proposed RPA regulations
There is still time to comment on proposed regulations for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The FAA is accepting comments until April 24 on the proposed regulations. Submit comments here.
Power Flow offers free publication on exhaust systems
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Power Flow Systems recently published a 28-page guide in e-booklet format titled: “All You Ever Need To Know About: General Aviation Exhaust Systems.” The publication is free to all interested pilots and mechanics. The guide focuses on the exhaust system designs that are most prevalent on GA aircraft powered by four-cylinder Lycoming O-320, […]
Snap-On Industrial debuts mobile drive tool set
New from Snap-On Industrial is the Mobile 3/4” Drive Tool Set. The set (part number 434HDC) includes a mix of 36 sockets, extensions, along with a sliding head, ratchet head, universal joint, breaker bar and ratchet adaptor crafted from an alloy steel. The nickel chrome finish helps protect against corrosion and makes it easy to […]
EarthCam goes live at SPG
Now live at Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) in St. Petersburg, Florida, is EarthCam’s webcam. The new live streaming view lets you watch as general aviation airplanes prepare for takeoff.
Western Aircraft named BendixKing AeroVue dealer
BOISE, Idaho – Western Aircraft has been selected as a BendixKing’s AeroVue Authorized Dealer, capable of installing and servicing the new systems on the King Air 200/B200. This authorization was added to Western Aircraft’s current agreement with Honeywell/BendixKing as an expansion of its avionics modification programs. The new BendixKing AeroVue Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) includes a Flight […]
New kneeboards for iPads debut
ASA has introduced two new kneeboards for pilots who use the iPad mini or iPad Air. Made from leather, each kneeboard features a wide hook and loop leg strap to hold it in place during flight and a clip on the front cover for securing a notepad or other paper documents for easy access in flight, […]
Loss of control kills two
The pilot of the Mooney M20J and passenger were on the return leg of a cross-country flight originating from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) in Oklahoma. Before departing from his home airfield, the pilot filed the outbound and return legs for the instrument flight rules flight as “GPS direct.” At the time of takeoff the surface […]
Picture of the day: Kitfox fun
Rohn Ashley sent in this photo, explaining, “South Louisiana sand bar fun in my Kitfox IV.”