David Nuss submitted this photo and note: “Simon Scott and Pappy (David Nuss) flying Pappy’s 1946 BC-12D1 Taylorcraft. The Oldstown Flying Tails (81OH) runway was a little wet for takeoff, so Simon was being delayed while the runway dried. Every so often Simon would test how wet the runway was by rubbing his hand on the grass and report the results to Pappy. It was hilarious. Looks like Simon and Pappy are having a good time.”
See your airplane in a whole new way
A mechanic with a passion for photography creates unique books of photos of the parts of airplanes that owners often never get to see.
First remote tower proves its success
The FAA has authorized continued operations at the remote ATC tower at Leesburg Executive Airport in Virginia, the first in the agency’s remote tower program.
NAFI MentorLIVE hits milestone
The 50th episode of the National Association of Flight Instructors live-streaming broadcast features Captain Brian Schiff and aerobatic Master Instructor Mark King in “Understanding Stalls and Spins.”
Enhancing situational awareness at airports
uAvionix has launched its upgraded dual-frequency ADS-B receiver, pingStation 3, to enhance situational awareness at airports. pingStation 3 integrates 978 and 1090 MHz ADS-B receivers, GPS, antenna, and a Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) interface into a weatherproof enclosure.
Improper fuel management leads to fuel starvation
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his subsequent improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s improper preflight inspection during which he failed to see that the right fuel cap was not secured.
Picture of the Day: Two restored beauties
Roger Montambo submitted this photo and note: “A 1949 Jeep CJ2A restored in 2009 and a 1947 Piper Cub J-3C-65 restored in 2016. Both in the family for four generations.”
It doesn’t have to be difficult
Fixing the aviation industry isn’t an easy task. But it needn’t be difficult either.
Avionics sales rebound
Avionics sales increased 5.4% in the first nine months of 2021, topping $1.7 billion.