For American general aviation pilots, Mexico is just on the other side of the Rio Grande, a body of water that is smaller and far less intimidating than many would believe. South America is a picturesque island-hopping adventure away. Canada lies right there above Detroit, waiting to welcome us. Our travel options are many. But those options come with strings. Be aware of them before you go. Always.
Florida pilot who has flown 1,600 kids wins Young Eagles award
During EAA AirVenture 2022, Ken Jordan was busy as chairman of the North 40 camping. But he took a few moments off to receive the Phillips 66 Aviation Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award winner, which recognizes exceptional Young Eagles volunteers.
FAA moving AD databases Aug. 16
Emergency Airworthiness Directives and Airworthiness Directives (AD) will now be available on the agency’s new Dynamic Regulatory System.
Aspen integrates with Garmin autopilot
Certification paperwork has been submitted and approval is expected in the fall of 2022, for new software that allows Aspen Avionics’ Evolution Flight Display to interface with Garmin’s GFC 600 digital autopilot.
Near miss times two
We heard a transmission on the Tower frequency as we were entering the Delta airspace from another plane reporting they were nearly hit in the same vicinity that we were in.
Picture of the Day: Launching the plane
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Launching the 180 floatplane after the flooding in Montana this spring. Plenty of water now!”
Ask Paul: Can you tell me my engine’s horsepower?
I recently bought a project Stinson Station Wagon 108-3 that is equipped with an O-435 Lycoming engine. Is there a way to determine if the engine is the O-435 190-hp or the O-435 225-hp?
200 and counting…
The Lake Shelbyville Flying Club in Illinois is the 200th flying club formed since the launch of AOPA’s You Can Fly program.
Seven instruments in the palm of your hand
The new Flight Sensor Pack includes a portable artificial horizon, altimeter, G-meter, variometer, VSI, density altitude, and more.