This STC allows installation of the prop on PA-18 150 aircraft with Lycoming O-360 series engines, with future STCs planned for Lycoming O-320 powered Super Cubs and other popular training aircraft.
First solo flight ends in snowbank
The student pilot’s overcorrection with rudder during the landing and her subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Old school vs new school
David Vegh submitted this photo and note: “With the DC-10 firefighting tanker temporarily basing out of my home airport, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA), we took the opportunity to take this photo. After several years I have finally finished my experimental Fisher Celebrity.”
Weathervanes fund EAA chapter’s scholarships
Proceeds from the weathervane sales go towards the chapter’s scholarships to high school student and those pursuing their private pilot certificate.
In search of bad CFIs
The NTSB has asked the FAA to develop a system to automatically alert its inspectors of flight instructors whose student pass rates fall below 80%.
Used aircraft sales spiked at end of 2020
After a plunge in sales in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, used aircraft sales rebounded in the fourth quarter, according to the International Aircraft Dealers Association.
AeroLEDs lights approved for rotorcraft
Aircraft listed on this STC include Airbus, Bell Textron, Robinson, Sikorsky, MD Helicopters, Leonardo, Orlando Helicopter, Enstrom, and more.
Improper fuel management leads to fuel starvation and forced landing
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Sharing our passion
Santiago Arbelaez submitted this photo and note: “We must share our passion of flying to the following generations. That’s our duty, just keep doing it!”