Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has unveiled five, new 2-inch digital instruments to its Flex product line: Counter Drum Encoding Altimeters, Airspeed Indicators, GPS Clocks, Battery ACUs, and Attitude Indicators.
Lack of proper communication leads to near-miss
This incident highlights the absolute necessity for proper radio communications at all times, even at so-called uncontrolled airports.
Picture of the Day: Setting up camp at SUN ‘n FUN 2022
Jim Roberts submitted these photos of two families at the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo — one had already set up camp by opening day, while the other was just arriving.
Higher RPM, better performance for your aircraft engine
Takeoff and climb show about 2,400 rpm. Out of respect for the old girl, I try to keep down to 2,200.
TBM 960 launches
On opening day of the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, Daher unveiled its TBM 960, the latest high-end version of its TBM pressurized single turboprop aircraft family. The first production airplane is at SUN ‘n FUN.
Bonanzas get weight increase with other upgrades
The upgrades include a 155-pound increase to the maximum takeoff weight of the Beechcraft Bonanza G36, giving the aircraft a maximum useful load of 1,213 pounds.
Wings Over Camarillo airshow back for 41st edition
Scheduled for Aug. 20-21, 2022 at the Camarillo Airport in California, the 41st Wings Over Camarillo will honor women in aviation.
Go-around goes badly
The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during a go-around, which resulted in impact with hilly terrain.
Picture of the Day: Sunbathing taildraggers
Ryan Weir submitted this photo and note: “Clint and Andrea Cawley’s 1948 Cessna 140 (left), Dale Weir’s 1953 Cessna 170, Ryan Weir’s 1954 Cessna 180, and Glenn Smith’s 1950 Cessna 195 bask in the late March 2022 Pacific Northwest sun at Cawleys South Prairie Airport (02WA) in Washington.”