The GAfuels Blog is written by two private pilots: Dean Billing, Sisters, Ore., an expert on autogas and ethanol, and Kent Misegades, Cary, N.C., an aerospace engineer, aviation sales rep for U-Fuel, and president of EAA1114. In late May, it was reported that the California Fuel Club would be soon offering autogas at the Reid-Hillview […]
Popular Rotorcraft Association slates convention
Gyroplanes, helicopters and autogyros, including other sport and GA aircraft, will gather at the Mentone Airport (C-92) in Indiana, Aug. 2-6 for the 49th Annual Convention of the Popular Rotorcraft Association. This is a rare opportunity to see these unique flying machines, talk to the pilots, builders, kit manufacturers, and see them fly, according to […]
Cowl Saver baffle seals debut
McFarlane Aviation Products has introduced its FAA-PMA approved Cowl Saver baffle seals for 172R and 172S Cessna aircraft. The low friction baffle seals address issues raised in Cessna Service Bulletin 08-53-01 with regards to cowl and firewall cracking due to vibration transfer, according to company officials. Other advantages of the patent pending product are easier […]
‘The Flying Piano Roll Man’ now available
Now available is “The Flying Piano Roll Man,” the memoirs of “Hi Babit,” a piano roll maker, a pilot, and an inventor. Now 93, Babit tells the story of his life from birth until present. The Flying Piano Roll Man divides the author’s life into four time spans: 1917–1930, 1931–1940, 1941–1945, and 1946 – to […]
Aircraft Spruce stocks the Pig
Aircraft Spruce has added the New Pig product line to its inventory of products. In 1985, New Pig invented the original PIG Absorbent Sock, changing how factories and shops handle leaks and spills. Today, PIG Absorbents, made in the U.S.A, are used to clean up, control and contain spills and splatters of vehicle fluids anywhere […]
Guardian Flight Plans debut
Guardian Mobility now offers Guardian Flight Plans (GFPs), bundles of airtime and data services, including Automated Flight Following (AFF), data communications and “back-office” applications (mapping, exceedances, data management, etc.) as a way for operators to easily manage their monthly costs. These bundles come in a variety of combinations at fixed monthly prices a lower “per […]
Failure to follow procedure fatal
This June 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Lance. Injuries: 3 Fatal, 1 Serious, 1 Minor. Location: Lakeview, Ark. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot had logged […]
Going on an adventure
This month our oldest child will turn 40 and last month our youngest turned 13. When Amy and Keith were young, we worked. There wasn’t much time for travel and fun stuff. When there was time off, we were typically too tired for much activity. There were a few trips (one or two to Oshkosh, […]
Air Race Classic team hits turbulence
GAN contributing writer Amelia Reiheld is participating in the Air Race Classic with partner Linda Keller. Unfortunately, the pair have run into some mechanical issues deep in the heart of Texas. Here’s their latest blog post: Gusty hot wind and remarkable hospitality are the things that will stick in our minds about today’s adventures so […]