Marc Miller submitted this photo and note: “Beautiful DC-3, in all her glory ready to launch into the wild blue. My wife, Janet, and I were mesmerized with the craftsmanship of this incredible piece of history.”
Human Factors: A poorly-timed thumb’s up
There are only two types of pilots in the world: Those who have left the wheel chocks in place and those who will.
2024 Public Benefit Flying Award winners revealed
Created in partnership with the Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, the NAA’s Public Benefit Flying Awards recognizes individual volunteers and volunteer organizations who utilize aviation for humanitarian actions.
Hartzell prop approved for Kodiak on floats
The new pitch latch function enables float-equipped aircraft to be easily maneuvered on water with greater control and safety because the propeller can be set in a fine pitch position during engine startup and shutdown, according to Daher officials.
Daher updates Me & My TBM app
First introduced in 2018, the app provides real-time data monitoring, flight tracking and maintenance scheduling.
Pilot crashes into building after blinded by sun glare
The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to land in conditions where he was unable to see in front of the airplane due to sun glare, which resulted in a collision with a building.
Picture of the Day: Nice to be chauffeured
Ben Sclair submitted this photo and note: “Newly minted pilot, Brenna Sclair, chauffeurs Dad around in a 1946 Piper J-3 Cub. Dad still had to perform the takeoff and landing as Brenna has yet to earn a tailwheel endorsement. But still, it was nice to let Brenna handle the controls.”
Can I upgrade to a turbocharger?
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: I own a Piper Cherokee 6. Is it possible to upgrade this engine with a turbocharger?
Unleaded avgas now available at KRHV
G100UL high octane unleaded avgas is now available for sale at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) near San Jose, California.