The engine you choose will definitely impact the design of the cowling, engine baffling, etc., which is why your best source of engine choice and installation will be from “someone who has been there and done that.”
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FAA withdraws controversial medical denial policy
The changes, initially scheduled to go into effect in January 2025, would have replaced the longstanding practice of deferring incomplete medical applications to immediate denials of the medicals.
Airport takes over FBO at KIFP
Pilots flying into Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (KIFP) in Bullhead City, Arizona, will see lower prices on fuel, as well as “pricing transparency,” airport officials noted.
Grassroots effort funds improvements at O61
With the help of the non-profit Cameron Park Airport Foundation, Cameron Park Airport in California has an upgraded AWOS system and real-time cameras to help increase safety.
Petition calls for FAA to stop use of ADS-B data for airport fees
“ADS-B was implemented to improve safety, not to serve as a financial tool,” according to the petition. “Using it for fee collection not only deviates from its intended purpose but also risks discouraging participation in safety-enhancing technologies. Pilots should not face unexpected financial burdens or privacy concerns from a system meant to improve airspace security.”
Thinking of painting your airplane?
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings has added four new aircraft types to its Aircraft Color Visualizer, including the Cessna 182, Beech Baron, Kodiak 100, and Pilatus PC-12.
Learning to fly while flying across the U.S.
With one hour of flying time and a newly purchased Cessna 182Q, Carollyne Carmichel plans to earn her private pilot certificate on the way to visit all 120 listings on her Airbnb-like network for pilots called Fly-Inn.com.
Air Plains Services purchases Petersen Aviation
Petersen Aviation has specialized in auto gas STCs since 1983. More than 39,000 aircraft use a Petersen Auto Fuel STC to burn ethanol-free auto gas in their aircraft.
FAA accelerates new NOTAM system
The new NOTAM service is expected to be deployed by September 2025.