Carlo Wise submitted this photo and note: “Spent this quarantine time washing and waxing the airplane and getting her ready to go.” 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 Day are also considered for […]
Sons and daughters restore Nimrod’s A-26
Thanks to the A-26 Legacy Foundation, the last airworthy aircraft of its type is now flying.
eCaravan makes first flight
The first flight is another critical step in the certification of the magni500 propulsion system, enabling future conversions of additional aircraft to magniX’s all-electric propulsion system.
2MT1 becomes even more of a backcountry airstrip
As pilots approach Ryan Field, they will no longer see a cluster of buildings to use for a landmark.
K-State to host UAS Virtual Academy
The online course, slated for June 22-26, 2020, is geared for 14 to 17 year olds.
Pilot flies with known engine problem
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane with a known engine problem and his improper modification of the engine control unit fuel delivery software, which led to the engine running too lean and resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb.
Picture of the Day: I can’t wait to fly it
Ron Greene submitted this photo and note: “Cameron Greene visiting his grandparents at Little River Airport (FL10) in McAlpin, Florida, does his best pilot imitation. We are waiting a few more years before his first flight in the RV-6A.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit […]
More tips to protect your plane’s engine — and your wallet — from fuel problems
Protect yourself and your plane by always getting a sample whenever you suspect a problem with the fuel.
New FAA policy allows special flight permits for homebuilts needing condition inspections
“We continue to seek every avenue possible to find relief from or alternative ways to comply with regulations, and this new policy is a prime example of that. It is a small adjustment, but it will help.”