Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when the cap fitting came off the inlet tee fitting on the throttle body/fuel metering unit.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise at the splash-in
David Coleman submitted the following photo and note: “Sunrise photo during the 2019 Otsego Lake Splash-In in Michigan.” 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 our new Page 4 […]
Ask Paul: Are these temps OK?
The rule of thumb is when leaning, lean to the leanest cylinder.
More than 108,000 ASRS reports will be filed in 2019
The reports are voluntarily submitted by pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance technicians, and others.
Dog rescue flies in to KGMU
A Tennessee pilot is flying dogs from rural areas in Tennessee to Greenville, S.C., to a no-kill shelter.
Air Force Museum to add evening hours in 2020
During these evening hours, visitors will also get the chance to learn more about different aircraft in the collection.
Snow landing goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Shadow in the sunset
José Luis Lencinas submitted the following photo and note: “This picture was taken over Aeroclub Luján in Argentina during a beautiful sunset while taking off from Runway 34. I was the pilot!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]
Pre-heating and pre-oiling aircraft engines
The pre-heat process needs to heat the complete engine assembly and not just the oil.