Staci, a student pilot in Arizona, asks: Why are airplanes less strong when it comes to negative Gs than positive Gs? Our “normal” trainers are said to be OK to 3.8 positive but only 1.52 negative. Even aerobatic airplanes, while stronger on both sides of the scale, are still weaker in the negative G area. It would seem to me you’d just build an airplane to be the same strength all the way around. I’m hoping you can tell me why there is a difference in strength between positive and negative.
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Guardian combines legacy avionics with cutting edge technology
The customizable and expandable avionics systems consolidates multiple sources of flight data, such as obstacles, flight environment, traffic, weather, terrain, satellite imagery, and more, displaying it in a high-resolution 3D view on programmable touchscreen displays.
New app solves one person’s problem
“I even used the app while traveling, even when I wasn’t flying, to find local airports to visit,” said Michael. “But they stopped developing it.”
CAP discontinues glider program
CAP officials cited the organization’s “aging fleet, limited instructor pipeline, and increasing maintenance demands,” as well as the fact that the program was reaching less than 6% of cadets annually as the reasons behind the decision.
Grant boosts DC university’s aviation maintenance training program
The university will use the money to acquire state-of-the-art tools and technology that mirror equipment used in today’s aviation maintenance environments, including metal forming tools, wiring trainers, an aircraft engine test cell, and an industrial grinder, according to university officials.
New owner for Waco FBO
The purchase includes Texas Aero’s full-service FBO, which will be rebranded as Freeman Jet Center-Waco, while Texas Aero Jet Sales will continue to operate independently under existing ownership.
Archer acquires LA airport
The company plans to make Hawthorne Airport its operational hub for its planned LA air taxi network, as well as a testbed for the AI-powered aviation technologies it is developing.
Vermont school district opens new aviation center at KBTV
The $12 million project renovated a nearly decrepit hangar at the airport, according to school district officials.
Preparing your airplane for the cold weather
Why am I talking about signs of colder weather in an aviation fuels and lubricants column? What does fall have to do with your average general aviation aircraft? It is one of the most important times because for almost every plane it is time to change the oil.