The hangar’s man cave has a bathroom, shower, kitchen, and bedroom with bunk beds for his grandchildren.
FAA approval for new ELT options for experimental and GA aircraft
The ARTEX beacon provides search and rescue the pilot’s ELT emergency distress message and location in less than three minutes.
Stearman crashes after bolt breaks off in brakes
Probable cause: The failed retaining bolt and cracked backing plate, which resulted in a shift of the brake lining to contact the brake drum and a subsequent wheel lock when the brakes were applied.
Picture of the Day: Mother Nature’s power in the Sunshine State
Dave Cohen sent in this picture, with a note: “Dave and Carolyn Cohen encountered this impressive rain downdraft north of Orlando, on the return leg of a brunch trip to Williston (X60) from Apopka (X04).” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. […]
Ask Paul: Why is our engine running hot in the summer?
What could be causing the EGT, CHT, and oil temperature to be so high when the OAT at 1,800 MSL is only 78°F?
YouTube star Cory Robin screwed up
We don’t have to be flying from river sandbars to succumb to pressure and distraction. This can happen to any of us.
Colorado weather cameras now operational
The Colorado weather cameras are the first FAA cameras outside of the state of Alaska.
New president for EAA Warbirds of America
Olzacki succeeds Connie Bowlin, who served four years as Warbirds of America president.
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.