Dana Vanderark submitted this photo and note: “Chased my shadow around this morning. He is a rock solid wingman!”
Are aviation lubricants compatible?
The non-aviation world is fairly forgiving on compatibility. In the aviation world you will be OK if you use a qualified engine oil. But for grease, the only safe bet is to use the grease that is recommended for each lubrication point.
EPA sets sights on lead emissions from general aviation aircraft
Under the Clean Air Act, EPA reviews information on air pollutants and sources of air pollution to determine whether they threaten human health or welfare. This is referred to as an “endangerment finding.” EPA officials said in a Jan. 12, 2022, announcement that the plan is to issue a proposed endangerment finding for piston-engine aircraft that run on leaded fuel in 2022 for public review and comment.
Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee flies west
One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen — and perhaps the most well-known — Charles McGee died Jan. 16, 2022. He was 102.
Applications now being taken for $2,000 aviation scholarship
Deadline to apply for high school seniors pursuing studies in aviation is April 15, 2022.
Distracted pilot forgets to retract landing gear for water landing
The pilot’s failure to properly configure the amphibious airplane for a water landing, which resulted in it flipping over.
Picture of the Day: The siblings
Curtis Penner submitted this photo and note: “My Bearhawk Patrol and RV-10…the siblings.”
A time capsule of American aviation
A 1924 issue of the magazine “Aviation” is a microcosm of the post-World War I aviation scene in America. The air-minded segment of the population was impatient for aeronautical advancements, yet in some ways those advances were held back by a glut of war surplus Jennies and OX-5 engines that were offered to civilians on the cheap.
Cirrus refines G6 for reduced drag
The 2022 model is the “fastest to date featuring sleeker wing and tail surfaces and redesigned wheel pants, resulting in true airspeeds of up to 9 knots faster,” company officials reported. “The new model’s ice panel transition seams are smoothed and wheel pant tolerances tightened to reduce drag. These aerodynamic refinements contribute to both reduced fuel consumption and faster flight segments.”