Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “My Maule tied down in the North 40 parking area of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. I used a VERY long selfie stick to get this perspective that shows the sea of airplanes around my tie-down spot.”
Creativity makes flying even cooler than it already is
Just because I don’t have a need for the tech doesn’t mean it isn’t cool or worthy.
One step closer to FAA’s proposed changes to LSA
The FAA has released a pre-publication version of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the long-awaited MOSAIC package of aircraft certification, which will expand opportunities for light-sport aircraft (LSA).
New online service allows you to train with a CFI anytime, anywhere
InstaCFI’s roster of instructors features a wide range of experience and can provide advanced instruction beyond private pilot training, such as a mock oral exam in preparation for a check ride, written test prep assistance, weather briefing guidance, and more.
Airforms baffles OK’d for Cessna 172s
The new baffles have undergone individual PMA approval and can be purchased as standalone units or as a complete set, according to Airforms officials.
‘He didn’t seem to think he did anything wrong’
I already had a bad feeling hearing a pilot say he’s entering the pattern at the right crosswind instead of an approved pattern entry procedure.
Picture of the Day: Happy flying
Guido Bouckaert submitted this photo and note: “While at the North Sea Flying Club at Ostend-Bruges Airport in Belgium, when a man tried to climb a ladder into heaven (although he’s a pilot too), a seabird came to tell him how to proceed once airborne.”
Ask Paul: You can’t get there from here
I have read Lycoming Service Instruction 1304J and wondered if I can expect to find a Form 337 for an engine on the CD the FAA sent me with the aircraft records for a Cessna 172. The engine once had the following on the data tag: O-320-E2CC. I am told the engine was converted to an E2D per the logs.
Textron reveals enhancements for high-wing Cessnas
Textron Aviation has unveiled several enhancements to its iconic Cessna high-wing piston aircraft lineup — the Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Cessna Turbo Skylane, and Cessna Turbo Stationair HD — including new seating, updated instrument panels, and new exterior paint styles.