Smitty Smith, the force behind FunPlacesToFly.com, has launched a new video series, “What’s in that hangar?” The first installment features Pat Long, who takes us inside his hangar at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) in Texas to see two of his experimental aircraft creations, a Spacewalker II and a Hatz Classic.
New 99s president a first
For the first time in its 93-year history, the International Organization of Women Pilots, The Ninety-Nines, have elected a pilot who is not from the United States as the organization’s president: Robin Hadfield from Ontario, Canada.
Aviation Mechanic Handbook updated
The handbook compiles specs from stacks of reference books and government publications into a toolbox-size guide, full of information critical to maintaining an aircraft, according to ASA officials.
First flight out of maintenance goes awry
On takeoff I recognized the stall warning horn and an abnormal pitch up after rotation. I immediately provided full forward pressure on the stick and received no response. I proceeded to reduce power and add full forward trim, which lowered the nose of the aircraft. It became clear that the plane did not have elevator control.
Picture of the Day: The beauty of the backcountry
Glenn Brasch, the man behind AirportCourtesyCars.com, typically spends a few weeks every year volunteering at the Recreational Aviation Foundation‘s Ryan Field (2MT1) in Montana. He sent in this photo with a note: “A beautiful Cessna 180 owned by Steve Thompson, seen in the trees at Ryan Field.”
Honey, I shrunk the Mustang
The P-51 Mustang has long been at the top of most pilot’s list of planes they’d like to own, but with an average price of well over $2 million, only a few can afford to live that dream. Enter the new ScaleWings SW-51 from Germany, a 70% Mustang replica that debuted in the U. S. in 2022.
Double the fun at KMVN
The KR National Gathering will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the pioneer homebuilt aircraft during the 2022 Midwest LSA Expo at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport in Illinois.
Free app could increase DPE availability by 20%
About one in five FAA practical tests fail to even start due to the applicant’s inadequate experience or endorsements. Using the free SAFE Toolkit app could eliminate this waste of time, according to officials.
Sheltair offers fuel discount to Pilots N Paws pilots
Registered volunteer pilots will be provided a digital card to present at the customer service desk to receive fuel discounts when flying rescue missions.