After she discovered flight, Cynthia Doll notes: “My perspective changed. My world expanded. I knew what a privilege it was to see things from the air.”
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CubCrafters begins testing electric lift augmenting slats
By increasing the velocity of the airflow over the top surface of a wing, ELAS lowers the air pressure above the wing, increasing the lift it can generate.
Picture of the Day: Ready for the day
Randy Whitson submitted this photo and note: “Early flight at Marco Island Executive Airport (KMKY) in Florida.”
Missing the point
We don’t know what we don’t know, until someone helps us learn it. Should we somehow get past the educational requirements of flight training without ever grasping the basics, we’re as lost as we might be on an Algebra II test, if we chose to skip Algebra I and go straight to the big time. Stalls are a good example of the phenomenon of misunderstanding.
2023 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship goes to Nathan Hammond
Air show star Nathan Hammond, who performs as GhostWriter, is the 2023 recipient of one of the air show industry’s most prestigious awards.
ASA updates Lesson Plans to Train Like You Fly
The fourth edition incorporates “critical information previously published in ‘Train Like You Fly: A Flight Instructor’s Guide to Scenario-Based Training,’ current best practices, and tried and true advice for teaching both visual and instrument flight, Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) officials said.
Picture of the Day: Ready for departure!
Sandy Gurley submitted this photo and note: “Winston is ready for departure.”
I’ve replaced the problem cylinders, should I replace the others?
Given the engine times and now having #2 and #4 pistons and rings replaced and valves rebuilt, I’m leaning heavily toward performing the same maintenance on #1 and #3, with new pistons and rings, even though they aren’t suspected of any issue, but wanted to seek your wisdom on this first.
Volunteers improve safety at Oregon’s Rager Airstrip
Volunteers brought in a tractor and rotary mower to mow the airstrip, the turn-around areas at each end, the aircraft parking area, as well as clearing out about six feet of obstructions on each side of the airstrip, RAF officials reported.