“Look but don’t touch” is usually the mantra of museums – but not at the Air Zoo. During the month of February, visitors to the aviation museum in Kalamazoo, Mich., will be able to experience a different view of aircraft…from the cockpit. Each weekend during the month of February, three cockpits will be open to […]
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Engine exhaust creates unsafe condition for Colt owner
My Piper Colt has a strong odor of engine exhaust in the cockpit. The mechanic says he is sure the muffler is good, and turning off the heater does not change the amount of odor. Looking at the floor board, directly below the seats, I can see a lot of daylight. There’s an upholstery cover […]
After years of restoration: Arrows stop airshow crowds
Many early aircraft manufacturers didn’t survive the Great Depression, leaving behind a flock of few-of-a-kind airplanes and memories. It is a treat to find one of these orphaned beauties at a fly-in. Finding two of them is a died-and-gone-to-heaven moment. Such was the case during Sun ‘n Fun 2007 when we encountered two Arrow Sports. […]
Seeing stars
OK, I’ll admit it. When I heard country music star Aaron Tippin was going to be in concert at Sun ‘n Fun, I was excited. Not just because I’m a fan, but because I knew I’d get a chance to sit down and interview him. That’s one of the perks of my job. I get […]
Cessna: The next 80 years
“Not many companies can say that they have been in business for 80 years, especially not many aviation companies,” noted Cessna President and CEO Jack Pelton when we sat down with him at EAA AirVenture in 2006. “But Cessna can. 2007 is our 80th anniversary.” Pelton then quickly noted that the company has been marking […]
EGT: What’s normal
If you notice a sudden change compared to what you’ve experienced, then a chat with your maintenance technician might be in order.
Transition to electronic charts at Jepp’s FlyElectronic.net
Jeppesen recently launched a new website, FlyElectronic.net, dedicated solely to the transition from paper to electronic charts. The website includes a wealth of information on cost, the legality of flying with electronic charts, hardware and software, as well as answers to frequently asked questions about a paperless cockpit, according to Jeppesen officials. Pilots also can […]
The FAA and LASIK surgery: Approval comes with many warnings
About 55% of the civilian pilots in the United States require some sort of vision correction to meet the FAA’s requirements for medical certification, according to the FAA. While glasses are the most common choice, a growing number of pilots are choosing laser refractive, or LASIK, surgery. The procedure alters the curvature of the cornea […]
A chill is in the air: What does that mean for owners?
Each fall I get asked the same question: What should I do to my aircraft before I put it away for the winter? Each fall I get asked the same question: What should I do to my aircraft before I put it away for the winter? The questions usually come from people with open cockpit […]