Aircraft: KR2. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Newberry Springs, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot had no previous experience in the experimental airplane, although he did have the last registered owner of the airplane give him a one-hour overview of the airplane, including a demonstration of the flight controls. The previous owner stated […]
Ask Paul: What is causing sticking valve?
Q: In 2004, I bought a Lycoming O-320 D1A, via Van’s, and started flying it in January 2005 in a RV-9A. I broke it in according to the instructions (75% or more until oil consumption stabilized). In spite of having an oil filter I always do oil changes at about 30 hour intervals. All through […]
2012 LSA market shares: Cubs and surprises
Our annual review of LSA Market Share brings our updated fleet chart and a second chart showing prior-year registrations. While sales of new SLSA remains below par, the market appears to be experiencing spotty but regular recovery from earlier low points. The first half the year foretold a better recovery but the last half of […]
‘Icekosh’ Fly-In a success
EAA Chapter 551′s Mark Priglmeier recently sent out an email blast with a review of the Twin Pines Resort Fly-in Review — with the headline “WOW!” More than 55 planes flew in — on ice — leading one attendee Dave Tannehill to dub it “Icekosh,” with a nod to the year’s biggest show in Oshkosh. […]
Sequestration leads to Air Force cuts at airshows
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The leadership of the U.S. Air Force has cancelled all aviation support to public events for at least the remainder of the fiscal year, including standing down the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team to save flying hours to support readiness needs. Effective March 1, active-duty, Reserve and Guard units will cease all aviation […]
Historic Flight Foundation’s DC-3 takes flight
MUKILTEO, Wash. — The Historic Flight Foundation, an aviation museum with its flying operations based at Paine Field in Everett, recently launched the inaugural flight of its newest addition: A DC-3. The DC-3 joins a flying collection of military and civilian aircraft from 1927-1957. The Douglas DC-3 is perhaps the most recognizable propeller-driven airliner in […]
Overhauled PowerFlight alternator now available for Cessnas
Tempest’s PowerFlite alternator is now available in overhauled condition. The FAA-PMA certified 28-volt, 60-amp alternator is a collaborative effort from Tempest, Aerospace Components & T&W Electrical, the designers and manufacturers of the Tempest PowerFlite starter. Tempest is the only direct replacement alternator available for late model Cessna aircraft, according to company officials. Until now, the […]
Pipistrel selects Dynon for 2013 lineup
For the 2013 season, Pipistrel’s Sinus, Virus and Virus SW lineup now feature Dynon Avionics D-180 instruments as standard equipment. Pipistrel is offering a newly designed extra-large instrument panel on these airplanes as an option. For the flagship Virus SW 100 equipped with the Rotax 912 iS engine, Pipistrel selected the SkyView system as standard. […]
Garmin optimizes GTN series for helicopters
Garmin has unveiled new features and capabilities of the GTN series touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM that address the specific needs of helicopter operations. Enhancements include environmental qualification meeting stringent helicopter vibration and temperature testing standards, optional Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatibility, optional built-in Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) and more. “We recognize that helicopter operations […]