Probable Cause: The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Picture of the Day: A Blast From The Past
Marty Harris submitted this photo and note: “Flying down the corridor past Meigs Field in my Cessna 170 before they closed the airport in 2003.”
Looking for Loopholes? Your Engine Doesn’t Care About the Regs
Too often we might be inclined to find the exact term that’s missing. Some of us might interpret that to mean there is no rule that requires us to do the smart thing, the logical thing, the thing any sentient being with the will to survive knows is necessary. But we found a loophole: We don’t have to because the rule doesn’t say so. This is what is known in scientific and technological circles as dumb.
Sonex Shutters Doors
The decision to close the company doors “effective immediately” was “necessitated by a severe drop-off in sales and our bank’s unwillingness to carry-forward our debts given some unprofitable years,” according to owner Mark Schaible.
New Hangar in the Works at 7G8
The construction of the T-hangar at Geauga County Airport (7G8) in Middlefield, Ohio, addresses a demand for hangar space, as eight aircraft remain on the airport waiting list for hangar space, according to airport officials.
Sporty’s Unveils Cessna 172 Model
This year’s die-cast model honors a 1974 Cessna Skyhawk II named Gypsy, owned by the Hurtuk family. The aircraft was selected as the winner of Sporty’s nationwide “Shrink My Cessna” contest, which invited owners to submit photos and stories of their Skyhawks.
Overloading Of Landing Gear Bends Piper
Probable Cause: An overloading of the landing gear push/pull cable rod ends, which resulted in the landing gear being seized in an intermediate position during the subsequent landing.
Picture of the Day: Remembering Meigs Field
John Thompson submitted this photo and note: “On the anniversary of the March 30, 2003, surprise closing of Chicago’s Meigs Field, here’s a photo of my Crusader at the field.”
Why Are My Oil Temperatures So Low?
A reader reaches out to our engines expert about very low oil temperatures in his Van’s RV-8.