Through the years, we were variously labeled as Aeronauts, Aviators and Aviatrixes; Birdmen and Birdwomen; Eagles; Fliers; Pilots; and sometimes Operator or Occupant.
Happy 85th Birthday to the DC-3
A new video just posted to YouTube includes 85th birthday wishes from members of the D-Day Squadron’s DC-3 Society from around the world.
CiES fuel quantity senders approved for Cessnas, Super Cub, Navion, and more
The new AML approvals interface with the new Garmin Txi EIS retrofit system, as well as JPI, Aerospace Logic, and Electronics International Engine and Fuel Instrument displays.
Gallagher Aviation new Whelen dealer
Gallagher Aviation supplies Whelen landing and taxi lights, wingtip LED lights, LED tail lights, LED beacon lights, and LED recognition lights.
Hard landing injures balloon passenger
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious injury to a passenger.
Picture of the Day: Her first ride
Tom Sharpe submitted the following photo and note: “My daughter Megan on her first ride in my RV-8A. We were flying over the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. Her first flying experiences began when she would fly with me in a C-120 or 172 or DC-3 when she was 3 years old. She has flown with me in many different airplanes over the years, including a trip to Rome with me on the AB-330. Always my favorite passenger. She has always loved flying and pursued flying as a student until she decided on another career path.”
Aren’t all engine oils mineral oils?
Only — and I do mean only — use oils that meet the Mil/SAE specs recommended.
Piper Pilot 100 certified
“Flight schools now have an option for a factory new, robust trainer that is priced under $300,000.”
Popular Science names Garmin’s Autoland as one of 2020’s greatest innovations
By the end of 2020, Garmin expects more than 100 fielded aircraft to feature Autoland.