The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Start to the day
Mike Daniel submitted this photo and note: “As we move into new seasons, Mike preflights and gets ready to depart on another adventure.”
Ask Paul: How would I know if my engine’s cam lobes are pitted?
I must admit that an engine that left the Lycoming factory in 1978 may be a little concerning, simply because of the time it’s been in storage, especially in Florida.
Retired ag pilot donates airplane to university
During a recent fly-in at Box Field in Sunflower County, Jetran gave Delta State a Grumman-Schweizer Ag Cat, a single-engine agricultural aircraft, facilitated by the efforts of aviation enthusiast and retired ag pilot Buddy Box.
Nominations for General Aviation Awards still open
Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m., Dec. 13, 2024
Fundraising campaign launches for WACO Air Museum
The Wings and Dreams Campaign has been recently initiated to support the remaining construction for a new education building located next to the WACO Air Museum and WACO Airfield in Troy, Ohio.
Pilot seriously injured when plane encounters downdraft on departure
The airplane’s exceedance of its critical angle of attack after encountering a downdraft during departure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Ready to tow
Aaron Lade sent in this photo with a note: “The Pawnee, Lola, is ready to take the 2-33 aloft on a gorgeous day.”
The heart of an airplane
Talent and dedication — those words sum up all those who have cared for our little bird. They personify the saying, “Without mechanics, pilots would just be pedestrians with leather jackets, big sunglasses, and expensive watches.”