I write this in the hope that seaplanes no longer be allowed to take off under a traffic pattern of a non-towered airport when the use of radios are not required.
Picture of the Day: Love the view
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Coming in for a landing at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
Van’s 4-seat RV-10 is an S-LSA — in Brazil
It is amazing what can happen when there is a desire to make something happen.
Another milestone towards an unleaded fuel for general aviation
The FAA has given the nod to UL100E, the unleaded aviation field for piston-engine aircraft developed by LyondellBasell Industries/VP Racing, to advance to full-scale engine and flight testing.
FAA extends comment period on controversial Piper AD
The FAA has extended the comment period on a “controversial” Airworthiness Directive (AD) that would require replacing the rudders on close to 31,000 Piper aircraft.
Hartzell Engine Tech acquires Kelly Aero
Beginning in early 2024 Hartzell Engine Tech will rebrand the newly acquired products from Kelly Aero, including aircraft magnetos, replacement parts and ignition harnesses, as PowerUp Ignition Systems.
Pilot: Fuel may have been an issue
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
Picture of the Day: A Spartan Executive at Triple Tree
Eric Parks submitted this photo and note: “One of the few remaining Spartan Executives at the 2023 Triple Tree Fly-In in South Carolina.”
The value of setting goals
We all have limits. Each of us has only so much time, so much money, so much patience to put into a given pursuit. Whether that’s a marriage, a business venture, or the quest to becoming a pilot, there is a point where we will give up if we don’t find a sufficient level of success. That’s why it’s so important to set a series of specific goals for your flight training.