The Cessna leaking fuel tanks appear to be a systemic problem and it is inconceivable that the FAA is unaware of the problem and obscene that there have been no ADs issued to warn pilots to have mandatory fuel tank inspections and ground the aircraft anytime there is the smell of fuel in the cockpit or fuel stains behind the filler caps or under the wing above the door.
Picture of the Day: Flying low, flying high
Lucky Kelson submitted this photo and note: “Nice day to fly to airport, nice day to fly…At Roscoe Field (83J) in Pensacola, Florida.”
Human Factors: Written vs. unwritten rules
Who has the right-of-way when several planes are approaching a runway. And should you give priority to another pilot just because they ask for it?
PT-17 joins Air Force museum collection
The aircraft is one of only two existing PT-17s that were used as Tuskegee Airmen trainers during World War II, according to museum officials.
Forbes names Hartzell Propeller a top American employer
Hartzell Propeller was also listed in the top five of all employers in the Aerospace and Defense category.
Michelin expands general aviation tire line
The tires utilize the latest carcass technology, according to company officials. The tubeless design also reduces overall wheel weight, helps eliminate tire creep on the wheel, and can be used with tube-on-tube type rims, company officials noted.
Missing lock nuts lead to failure of landing gear
Failure of the left main landing gear wheel lock nuts, which resulted in a wheel separation and nose over during landing.
Picture of the Day: Flying in formation
Tim Fuller submitted this photo and note: “I snapped a back seat picture of formation flying in T-34s with the Lima Lima Flight Team during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 air show.”
Classic or contemporary: Which aircraft is best?
Go old, go inexpensive, go classic. It might be the best deal you’ll find all day.