Kostas Kalogridis submitted this photo and note: “Megara Airport in Greece, PA28 aircraft. A day after rain.”
Diamonds in the sky
The 2021 Swift National Convention was a special one: The Diamond anniversary event celebrating 75 years.
Video: The most fun you can ever have
Flying his Piper Cub in the Adirondack Mountains is the “best fun you can ever have,” according to Jake, a third generation pilot. Luckily his friend was on hand to capture it all on video.
Lewis University partners with South Korean school to train mechanics
Students will begin their studies in South Korea, then finish up at Lewis University, earning either an Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate Degree or an Aviation Maintenance Certificate.
2022 dates for Lycoming Engine School released
The five-day school is offered 12 times in 2022.
Propeller separates in flight after something hits it
The in-flight separation of a propeller blade for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an off-airport landing on soft sand and the separation of main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area.
Picture of the Day: Husky over green fields
Jim Stevenson submitted this photo and note: “Dave Lenz’s Aviat Husky A1-C over the green fields of Southern Wisconsin.”
Ask Paul: Adding insult to injury
If an engine conversion to 8.5:1 compression ratio pistons was not approved by Lycoming, the conversion to 9.5:1 in your engine is adding insult to injury.
5 ways to put your piloting skills to good use
Looking for more meaning in your flying? Here’s five ways you can put those hard-earned piloting skills to use for the good of your community.