Wipaire recently sold Federal Fluidyne Skis to F. Atlee Dodge in Anchorage, Alaska.
Hand propping procedure goes awry
The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station.
Picture of the Day: Sunset Vipers
Ralph Lacomba submitted this photo and note: “F-16s in Columbia, S.C., depart on a sunset sortie. They are based at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, S.C., but temporarily in Columbia.”
10 best-selling piston airplanes in 2022
What were the top selling piston airplanes in 2022? Cirrus leads the pack, taking the first, second, and fifth spots on the top 10 list.
The end of an era: Reno Air Races must find new home
In an “Open Letter to Our Loyal Fans,” the Reno Air Racing Association Board of Directors reported that after nearly 60 years of air racing in northern Nevada, 2023 will be the last National Championship Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport.
Airpark amenities survey online
What features are a must-have versus nice-to-have when considering a home on an airpark?
Three-point primer introduced for Lycoming 180-hp engine upgrades
Air Plains Services has introduced a new three-point engine primer kit for its 180-hp engine upgrade STC, providing enhanced cold engine starts compared with the standard single-point primer, according to officials with the Wellington, Kansas-based company.
Not being familiar with fuel selector proves fatal for pilot
A total loss of engine power due to the flight crew incorrectly placing the fuel selector between fuel tank detents, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a placard on the fuel selector, the lack of obvious fuel tank detents in the fuel selector, and the flight crew’s lack of understanding of proper fuel selector operation.
Pictures of the Day: Princess Vantage
Bill Crawford submitted this photo and note: “The 1948 Ryan Navion L-17B known as the ‘Princess Vantage’ shows off her shiny underside somewhere over southwestern Ohio on a gorgeous day.”