Read this very carefully before taking any action: Remember, you’ll be taking more horsepower out of your engine with the increased compression ratio, therefore you’ve got to increase the engine fuel flow amount to support the additional horsepower. Failure to do this could result in severe damage to the engine and possibly cause engine failure.
Aircraft
Test your aircraft — and movie — knowledge
A new quiz lets you test your knowledge of aircraft that appear in your favorite movies.
Santa’s original sleigh finds new home at aviation museum
The newly restored sleigh will be on exhibit at the San Diego Air and Space Museum through the holidays.
New prop approved for Aerostars
The scimitar four-blade composite propeller has been approved for the Aerostar PA-60-600, -601, -601P, -602P, and PA-60-700P powered by Lycoming IO-540-A, IO-540-S, and TIO-540-U engines.
Power to the people
Electric airplanes are here and while naysayers say they aren’t practical, batteries are too heavy and range is too limited, that’s not what will limit their use and popularity. It’s a ground-bound problem that nobody seems to be facing.
Bemidji Flying Club expands fleet
The flying club, which is looking for new members, now has two airplanes: A Cessna 150 and a Piper Cherokee.
Replacement axles for Cessna 205, 210 now available
The axles are available in two options: Anodized steel and titanium. They also can replace the axles on the Cessna 170, 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, and 305 (the L-19).
GA aircraft cleaning company expands
Prime Appearance, which provides aircraft cleaning for general aviation, has acquired the assets of Clean Before Flight in California.
A year-end update on proposed changes to LSA
What’s the latest on the FAA’s plan to update the Light-Sport Aircraft rules? Our LSA expert, Dan Johnson, breaks down what we know as of the end of 2021.