“These wheels make converting your LSA to tundra tires a simple and inexpensive task, and they allow a quick and easy reversion to the originals, in case you are operating from a different base,” said Claire Beringer.
Pitts overpowers another aircraft
Due to the performance capability I was catching up to Aircraft Y on the climb. Since I was catching up with Aircraft Y I called on the radio to the aircraft that I was going to side step to the right to provide room and continue my climb beyond 2,300 feet before making my left crosswind departure. My left crosswind turn was initiated at 3,500 feet. I proceeded to head to my practice area and after I was done I came back to do three takeoffs and landings. The potential issue, which was brought to my attention, was that the Aircraft Y pilot felt that we had a “near miss.” As a pilot in command I operated the aircraft safely providing separation of 500 feet of more and communicating with the pilot on the radio with my location and intentions.
Pictures of the Day: Oshkosh 2021
Megan Vande Voort sent in these photos, taken the first few days of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021.
Award-winning fun
“Here I am getting the granddaddy of aviation awards just for having fun flying,” says Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Winner Tom Shipp.
Building a plane that flies by foot
Jessica Cox, the world’s first armless pilot, is going to build an RV-10 she can fly with her feet.
Staggerwing opera makes its debut
The one-hour opera dramatizes the historic flight of Louise Thaden and Blanche Noyes in the 1936 Bendix Air Race, the first time that the prestigious aviation competition permitted women to participate.
STC for BendixKing autopilot in Mooneys in the works
The STC will cover Mooney M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, M20R, M20S, M20TN, M20U, and M20V aircraft.
Landing gear falls off during takeoff
What I think happened is the one of the bolts that hold in the landing gear came loose and on takeoff came undone and took the rest of the landing gear with it. On preflight I did not see anything out of place, as well as on taxi and run-up.
Picture of the Day: The serenity of the Oshkosh seaplane base
Paul Forehand submitted this photo and note: “There is no better place to be at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 than the seaplane base. I took this Saturday afternoon, July 24, as I paused to take a break from preparing for opening day. The AirCam had flown up from Sebring, Florida.”