“You’re going to meet some fascinating people at airports,” I told them. They nodded as one. I don’t think they have yet come to realize that they will be fascinating themselves.
LiveAirShowTV’s SUN ‘n FUN broadcasts shatter records
People from more than 100 countries around the world tuned in to LiveAirShowTV to watch some of the action at the 2021 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.
Founder of Zenair flies west
The prolific aircraft designer died peacefully at his home in Southern France.
Time’s up for aging analog clocks in aircraft
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics’ new CHRONOS Series clocks features eight modes of operation: Local Time, UTC/Zulu Time, Flight Timer, Countdown Timer, Stopwatch, Volts, Outside Air Temperature (OAT), and Secondary Air Temperature.
Improper braking breaks Luscombe
The pilot’s improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience using heel brakes.
Picture of the Day: Reflections
Jim Stack submitted this photo and note: “Photo taken of Mt. St. Helens with Mt. Ranier in background and the reflection under the wing.”
SUN ‘n FUN 2021: A glorious return to normal
Electric aircraft, speedy new Light-Sport Aircraft, a “good” Tornado, and nightly STOL competitions were just some of the highlights at Paradise City, the LSA area of SUN ‘n FUN 2021.
The race is on at the Air Zoo
Called Fund your Favorite, the competition pits two of the aviation museum’s restoration projects against each other to see which one will emerge as the winner. Which one would you vote for: A Douglas SBD-2P Dauntless or an F-117A Nighthawk?
New aviation weather app designed to help pilots avoid VFR into IMC
“Many general aviation pilots have a difficult time recognizing the potential for adverse weather along their proposed route of flight, so I developed this automated application that gives them that guidance while factoring in their own personal weather minimums. EZWxBrief helps to quantify the pilot’s personal risk as it relates to weather and provides simple visualizations to enhance situational awareness along the route,” said Dr. Scott Dennstaedt, an aviation weather expert.