Changing the oil at least three times a year or every 50 hours (if you have an oil filter) is one of the two most important things you can do to protect your engine.
Need for pilots and technicians worldwide continues, even in face of pandemic
While demand has dropped during the pandemic, the long-term need for pilots and mechanics remains “robust.”
LogTen Pro updated
“Alongside providing pilots with the information they need to fly safely within regulated limits, LogTen Pro is also the full record of their flying career.”
NTSB upgrades accident search tool
CAROL includes both investigative and recommendation data. When using these search options, you first choose whether to view the results as a list of investigations or recommendations.
Stuck exhaust valve leads to crash
Probable cause: The stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a ditch.
Picture of the Day: Early morning Florida sky
Scott Golden submitted this photo and note: “Palm Beach Flight Club fleet of aircraft on the ramp at North Palm Beach County Airport (F45) in West Palm Beach in Florida after an early morning rain turns into blue skies.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit […]
A classy grassy aerodrome
Paul Griffin bought the 51 acres and opened the airport in 1979, just a few years after he took up flying.
Expert tips for flight planning
“Spend some time ahead of your departure preparing in case you don’t get the route you want.”
Flight instruction at 1960s prices
The instrument rating special is priced at just $10 an hour.