What do you do when you want a Stearman but can’t afford one? You create your own Tiny Stearman, like Chris Hiatt did from his Baby Great Lakes.
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Sacaton Airstrip reopens thanks to volunteers
“The Recreational Aviation Foundation has been a wonderful partner that is helping to improve and maintain backcountry airstrips across the Gila National Forest,” said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. “Without their volunteers’ commitment and enthusiasm, Sacaton Airstrip would still be but a memory. This partnership helps secure the future of recreational aviation access on the Gila National Forest.”
Nominations open for 2024 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
Nominations for the 2024 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame are open until April 30, 2024.
Schweiss Doors introduces hydraulic pump
“The drill-driven compact hydraulic pump system provides all the benefits of a Schweiss hydraulic door — strength, security and full access to inside space — without the need for power,” company officials said.
Carb ice leads to forced landing
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
Picture of the Day: Hidden surprise
Kent Shoemaker submitted this photo and note: “I visited a motorcycle shop in Western Pennsylvania and to my surprise found this beautiful plane on display. I wonder if it will ever fly again.”
Video: Luscombe, the greatest general aviation innovator
The latest video posted on the Flying Doodles YouTube channel features a 1946 Luscombe 8A.
Picture of the Day: Fly day
Kevin B submitted this photo and note: “Getting ready to fly the P-47 with my granddaughter. Photo by Maggie Bott.”
Slipping the surly bonds of ice
When Lancair pilot Matt Johnson was told to descend by ATC, he complied, then found his airplane was picking up ice. He remembers thinking about “how insane it was that I descended into ice-filled clouds from blue sky, no traffic within a hundred miles of me, just because some guy told me to.”