QUESTION: It seems that most automotive engines can be boosted in power to approximately one horsepower per cubic inch (obviously at the expense of reliability). Would it be possible to boost a Lycoming 720 engine to, say, 500 or 600 hp and be reliable enough to compete in a race such as the ones at […]
What can be done about exhaust valve sticking?
I received an interesting letter from Kurt Wegge, who flies a VariEze with a TCM O-200 engine, and has experienced numerous incidents of exhaust valve sticking. He was wondering if Marvel Mystery Oil would help reduce this. Kurt also noted documents from the FAA (Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin No. NE 03-45, dated June 27, 2003) […]
Curtiss F9C
By PETER M. BOWERS. One of the most memorable airplanes in the U.S. Navy inventory is the little Curtiss F9C “Sparrowhawk” of 1931-36. Aside from its distinctive gull-winged configuration and small size for a contemporary fighter, the F9Cs are best remembered for their unique role as auxiliaries to large rigid airships. They were actually carried […]
The Thorp T-211
Sport Pilot/Light-Sport Aircraft has been called the most sweeping FAA regulation since the 1950s, holding the promise of a “revival” of aviation. Others refer to it as the biggest event in 50 years, pointing to the GI bill after World War II, which helped so many returning soldiers become pilots. But some still may shy […]
Ice in fuel system leads to loss of engine power
Ice in the fuel system, which resulted in restricted fuel flow and a subsequent loss of engine power.
Get your Piper organized
Saircorp offers a line of consoles and accessories designed to add organization, comfort and convenience during flights. Upon many requests, the company now offers a model to fit the Piper PA-32/PA-34 Series. The organizer console will fit Cherokee 6, Lance, Saratoga and Seneca aircraft. The console fits between the passenger seats in either club or […]
The ultimate travel tote for water
Necessity is the mother of invention. A North Carolina airline pilot, bent on staying fit and hydrated especially when working, created Liquid Luggage to keep her water bottle attached securely to her luggage as she maneuvered through airports around the country. Soon the word was out, and flight crew colleagues began requesting Liquid Luggage totes […]
Ice Shield 2 available for older aircraft
B/E Aerospace, Inc. introduces Ice Shield 2, an extension of its existing Ice Shield pneumatic deicer product line for general aviation aircraft. Ice Shield 2 was designed to satisfy the needs of older aircraft, including select Beech Cessna and Piper. For more information: IceShield.com.
The Annual Inspection-Powerplant
Follow A&P instructors Tim Guerrera and Vaughn Dowell through a step-by-step demonstration of a 100-hour inspection of the powerplant section of a Lycoming O-360 powered Piper Arrow. This video explains every segment of the inspection process from an initial AD search to the final log entries. It details each procedure along with the techniques, tool […]