While there’s no races this year, you can revisit some of Reno’s top moments from the 2018 and 2019 seasons this weekend.
Port Townsend Aero Museum re-opens
“Covid-safe protocols are in place and masks are required.”
Plane hits two cars during forced landing
Probable cause: Fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: An Alaskan sunset
Pete VanDeHei submitted this photo and note: “Sunset picture I took of my 1954 Cessna 170B on a lake west of Fairbanks, Alaska, during a moose hunt.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the […]
Celera 500L claimed performance almost as impressive as online comments are negative
I’ve never been objective when it comes to aviation. I’m a full throated proponent.
RAF funds four-legged project at wilderness airstrip
A team of mules was trailed in to plow and grade a 2,500-foot parallel turf runway that had fallen into disuse.
Aviat Husky first prize in museum raffle
Proceeds from the raffle will be used to promote aviation awareness to youth.
New sensor measures presence of fluid in tank
Designed to mount on the outside of a tank, and using ultrasonic technology, it will give a solid indication of the presence of liquid at the point of attachment.
Forced landing follows accumulation of carb ice before takeoff
Probable cause: The accumulation of carburetor ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on initial climb and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.