It is characteristic of the brakes on this aerobatic airplane that they are not very effective, as the plane was designed to be operated from grass strips, at least so I have been told by pilots where the airplane is very popular. It takes great foot-pedal effort to get the wheels to lock.
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Fly Like A Local
“The app is designed to help pilots when they need it most,” says creator Les Vancil. “Fly Like A Local gives pilots access to a local contact when things go wrong or when they need local information.”
KEKY reclassified as national airport
“This is a monumental step forward for our city,” said Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley. “The reclassification of the Bessemer Municipal Airport as a National Airport will not only expand its operational capabilities, but also catalyze economic development in our area.”
How often do you fly in a year?
Pilots are asked to complete a short anonymous survey on how many hours they fly each year, as well as their attitudes toward recurrent flight training.
New pilot watch features propeller
“Pilot’s watches have been a traditional product in the watch industry for more than 100 years, but never before has a manufacturer dared to use the crown to create an iconic symbol of aviation,” says Thomas Steinemann, CEO of DuBois et fils.
Pilot crashes after taking off with inoperative fuel selector valve
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with an inoperative fuel selector valve.
Picture of the Day: Cold start
Glenn Martin submitted this photo and note: “Early morning sun coming up over the icy waters of Lake Erie.”
Answering the dinner bell for a good cause
EAA Chapter 1240’s pancake breakfasts and annual dinner are fun for pilots and other aviation enthusiasts, but the real point is to raise funds for a thriving youth program.
The impact of tariffs on U.S. aircraft manufacturing
Officials with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are warning that the tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canada, Mexico, and China, could have “an enormous impact with many unintended consequences” on the general aviation manufacturing industry.