Both Jim Richmond and the company he founded, CubCrafters, are names that are synonymous with backcountry aviation.
Replica of Wright Brothers wind tunnel goes on display at Arizona museum
An operating replica of the Wright Brothers’ wind tunnel was Gibson Gallares’ Eagle Scout project. Now that’s it’s complete, he has donated it to Airbase Arizona Flying Museum in Mesa.
Extreme frequency congestion leads to near miss
Communication in the area was encumbered by heavy usage and several radio calls we made were blocked due to other transmissions, leading to confusion over aircraft positions at the airport we were using.
Picture of the Day: Rainbow climb out
Rob Stapleton submitted this photo and note: “Recent early fall rain storms offered this view of a Cessna 185 climbing out after departing Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH) in Anchorage, Alaska, headed northeast toward the Chugach mountains.”
On track: Finding the right landing gear for giant bombers
On the way to finding the best landing gear for giant bombers, some looked to using a track mechanism, similar to a tank.
Aircraft sales grow 13% so far in 2021
After a dismal 2020, aircraft deliveries are up so far in 2021, according to new figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. “The first nine months of 2021 have shown great progress and we look forward to seeing how the year closes out,” GAMA President Pete Bunce said.
Accident Case Study: Into Thin Air
A new Accident Case Study from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Air Safety Institute looks at the events that led a Beechcraft Bonanza G36 to crash shortly after departing Aspen, Colorado.
Reno champion releases second novel
The book is the second in a series of spy thrillers from Pete Zaccagnino.
Stuck brake caliper leads to fire that destroys Piper
A stuck brake caliper, which overheated while the pilot was taxiing the airplane, caught fire, and subsequently destroyed the airplane.