Matthew McCoy submitted this photo and note: “Unusually clear November day in Washington state gave a great view of Mount Rainier from a C-185 floatplane.”
Trick or Treat at the Scairport
“The pilots had a blast and the community response was remarkable.”
Women in Aviation 2021 conference goes all-virtual
The 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference will be held virtually on March 11-12, 2021.
Free compliance training offered to unemployed aviation professionals
“We hope this course will be a useful step towards a safety-first rebuilding of the industry.”
Sporty’s new Flight Gear iPad Kneeboard features universal design
The Flight Gear iPad Bi-Fold kneeboard has been updated based on pilot feedback.
Passenger’s cell phone strikes tail rotor
Probable cause: The passenger’s improper decision to hold her cell phone outside the helicopter, which resulted in it departing the helicopter and striking the tail rotor.
Picture of the Day: Moonrise over my Cardinal
Michael McLean submitted this photo and note: “Moonrise over my 1972 177B Cardinal at Mariposa Yosemite Airport (KMPI) in California. The unusual orange glow below the moon is from wildfire smoke.”
Ask Paul: Should we replace the pistons or change oil?
I suspect that the blow-by is caused by glazed cylinder walls. This could possibly be a result of improper break-in, so let’s begin there.
Going beyond the classroom
Student enrolled in AOPA’s High School curriculum got a chance to take flight at KGMU.