“We did this flight manual supplement to align the Outside Ambient Temperature (OAT) flight and ground limit for a floated Caravan with that of a wheeled Caravan,” explains Brad Kutz, vice president of engineering for Wipaire. “Prior to this, the ground OAT was limited to 42C (107.6F). Now, it has been raised to 47C (116.6F).”
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Picture of the Day: The Chinese Wall
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “The Chinese Wall makes up part of the Continental Divide in the Bob Marshall Wilderness of Montana. It is an amazing geologic formation that can only be accessed by flying or by an arduous multi-day hike through the wilderness. This view is from my Maule on the way to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2022.”
The power of a piece of paper
A blank sheet of paper is an invitation and a common starting point for many journeys, including taking flight.
New Year’s resolutions for pilots
How about you? Did you make any aviation-related resolutions for 2023? Share with our readers, as your resolution may inspire other pilots.
New legislation sets aside $10 million for unleaded avgas testing
The new legislation also recognizes the collaborative industry-government effort to move general aviation to a fleetwide drop-in, lead-free fuel solution no later than 2030 through its Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative.
Tecnam names Canadian dealer
Aviation Unlimited offers Tecnam’s complete product line of Light Sport Aircraft, as well as the certified single and twin engine Aircraft, according to officials with Italy-based Tecnam.
Picture of the Day: Calm between the storms
Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “In between October storms, there was an eery calm and fog rolled in at Murphy’s Landing Seaplane Base (8K9) near Ketchikan, Alaska.”
The Flight to Fight
The fun of a fly-in, plus raising funds for a worthy cause, creates a day to remember.
What a ride
The Recreational Aviation Foundation, a non-profit association of volunteers dedicated to preserving backcountry airfields for public access nationwide, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023. “What a ride,” says RAF Chairman John McKenna, one of the original six founders of the Bozeman, Montana-based organization.