I suspect the cause of all of this would be that when the higher compression ratio pistons were installed, the carburetor was never compensated to provide a higher fuel ratio to support the higher horsepower being taken out of the engine.
Video: Two paralyzed pilots take flight
A new video on YouTube posted by Justin Falls depicts a recent flight with Johnny Ragland, a sport pilot who also happens to be paraplegic. The two men both earned their sport pilot tickets through scholarships with Able Flight.
Seaplanes make their debut in 2022 earthquake drill
The Thunder Run earthquake drill in the Pacific Northwest on June 18, 2022, featured a first: It was the first time a seaplane participated in the annual drill to prepare for a devastating earthquake.
LSA expo veteran joins SUN ‘n FUN team
Jana Filip, well-known in the aviation community for her work with the U.S Sport Aviation Expo and the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase, has joined the SUN ‘n FUN team as Business Development Manager.
Student pilot and passenger seriously injured when plane crashes due to fuel exhaustion
The student pilot’s failure to ensure sufficient fuel onboard, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Happy Fourth of July
Mike Kincaid submitted this photo and note: “Flying the flag over Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho for the 4th of July.”
The kids outside the fence: Tango Thirty One Aero Clube
Started by a star of “Airplane Repo,” the Tango 31 Aero Clube in McKinney, Texas, is bringing kids inside the airport fence to learn how to fly and work on airplanes.
Get two chances to win a Cessna
Flying Wings of Louisiana, a non-profit organization that provides transportation for cancer patients in general aviation aircraft, is offering two airplanes as prizes in its annual raffle.
4W0 expected to open in July
Later than usual.