The accident happened during an instructional flight in a Piper Cherokee. The CFI was attempting to demonstrate a soft field departure. The CFI taxied to a grass runway and instructed the student pilot to do the takeoff. The student advanced the throttle. The airplane achieved full power and about half way down the runway reached […]
Boldmethod Launches Weekly Podcast
In the first episode of BoldMethod’s new weekly Podcast – Direct To – Aleks Udris and Colin Cutler explore the history of the transponder, and why pilots use the phrase “squawk” with ATC. They also dig into why airliners are required to use nitrogen in their tires, and if the payoff is worth the cost […]
Picture of the day: Time to fly!
Steve Sundstrom submitted this photo, noting, “Nothing like flying out of a old airport. It’s time to fly!”
How extensive an inspection does my engine need?
Q: I have 210 hours on my engine, which was overhauled in November 2009 at 3,288 hours. Five of the eight studs are now broken on cylinder #3. The motor had only a slight vibration during the last 3/10ths of an hour before discovering the broken studs. I would appreciate your input as to how extensive an inspection […]
Mission Aviation Fellowship reaching isolated areas hit by Nepal earthquake
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has begun providing helicopter transportation to remote areas of Nepal hard-hit by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred on April 25. MAF is also assisting authorities and relief agencies at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with ramp management and planning, cargo handling, warehousing logistics and coordination. “We […]
Arkansas passes flyaway and maintenance tax exemption
The Arkansas legislature recently passed a sales and use-tax exemption for aircraft maintenance, as well as a flyaway exemption for aircraft sales. The bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, was sponsored by Rep. Joe Jett, a pilot and the co-chair of the Aviation Caucus in the state’s General Assembly. “There’s an aerospace […]
Engineered Propulsion Systems completes Phase One testing
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Since introducing its diesel engine developed from a “clean sheet” design at AirVenture last summer, Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) has been busy. It recently completed Phase One of its flight testing program, added staff and production facilities, and will soon be launching advanced tests with pre-production engines. Expectations were met or exceeded with […]
Pearland Regional Airport plans Open House
Pearland Regional Airport in Texas is hosting an open house for Houston area pilots and community leaders Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Aircraft display and bounce house open to arriving guests 12: Lunch served 12:45: Welcome speech by staff and airport owners 2: Paper airplane […]
AirVenture NOTAM now online
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The FAA has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for EAA’s 63rd annual fly-in convention July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The NOTAM, which is in effect 6 a.m. CDT on Friday, July 17, until noon CDT on July 27, outlines procedures for the many […]