If front-line British warplanes advanced with the global state of the art from the 1930s into the postwar 1940s, some smaller utility aircraft remained delightfully unfazed by the eternal quest for speed or modernity. Such was the case with de Havilland’s diminutive Fox Moth biplane.
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Because hearing is so important for pilots, Lightspeed Aviation has released a free eBook, “Critical Comms: The Importance of Clear Hearing in Aviation.”
Sheltair offers fuel discounts to pilots volunteering for Turtles Fly Too
Sheltair Aviation has partnered with Turtles Fly Too, a non-profit charity that uses volunteer general aviation pilots to help rescue endangered sea turtles, offering a fuel discount at all the company’s FBOs.
Latest ForeFlight update includes controlled airspace alerts, NOTAM filter
ForeFlight 15.1 includes several new features, including controlled airspace alerts, an airport NOTAM filter, binder printing, and more.
Carb icing leads to forced landing for student pilot
A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.
Picture of the Day: Frosty morning before the flight
Andrey Beketov submitted this photo and note: “Clear frosty morning before a training flight in this Cessna 172. The strip is rolled snow in the central region of Russian. The air is cold and dense, ideal conditions for training.”
What is causing vibration in Navajo Chieftain left engine?
When it comes to vibrations on a Piper Navajo Chieftain, there are several possibilities. From my experience, one of the most common causes is the engine mount rubbers have exceeded their useful life.
Bill introduced in Washington state to ban 100LL
If it becomes law, the bill (WA HB1554) would begin a phased-in restriction on the “selling, distributing, or otherwise making available to consumers” leaded avgas in Washington state starting Jan. 1, 2024. The restrictions would initially be placed on airports in the areas of greatest population, with additional restrictions culminating in a complete ban for the entire state in 2030.
New Mexico’s Sacaton airstrip reopens after three decades
Hard work by volunteers from the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the New Mexico Pilots Association led to the reopening of the airstrip after it was closed for 30 years.