Air Plains Services has gained a second PMA for new-build Cessna 172 airboxes, this time for a short airbox designed to fit Cessna 172 N and P models with the original O-320 Lycoming engine
Fuel exhaustion surprises first-time Archer pilot
To prevent a recurrence of this event, I shouldn’t fly a single-engine piston aircraft for more than three cumulative hours without fueling up. Having a personal minimum can standardize the manner in which I fly older general aviation aircraft that might not be relied upon based on their original performance data.
Picture of the Day: Serenity at sunset
Andy Luebke submitted this photo and note: “My wife Jolene snapped this picture on our way home to Spokane (KSFF) from Nampa (KMAN). It was a beautiful flight home, with calm air and fantastic views at 8,500 feet.”
It wasn’t there first
Arrowhead Airpark offers a great example why we should stop responding to airport complaints with: “But the airport was there first.” Because in this case, it wasn’t there first.
$13.5 million in FAA grants awarded to develop the next generation of aviation professionals
The FAA will award $13.5 million in grants to 32 schools across the nation to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.
Oklahoma to invest $316 million in airports
The FY2025-2029 Airport Construction Plan includes 125 projects across the state, including 44 officials call “pro-growth development projects.”
100 and counting…
Pipistrel report the completed production of its 100th Velis Electro, the world’s first type-certified electric aircraft.
Diamond crashes after mechanic fails to set correct engine timing
Maintenance personnel’s failure to set the correct engine timing after the replacement of a cylinder head and exhaust camshaft before the accident flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Ready for an evening flight
Kent Shoemaker submitted this photo and note: “My Cherokee 180 facing west at sunset, ready for an evening flight.”