While waiting for a new engine, a reader wonders if he should worry about his existing engine, especially since he flies over open water a lot.
Aircraft
Utah backcountry airstrip gets green light to reopen
Taylor Flat Airstrip in the northeast corner of Utah has been closed for 28 years. But thanks to efforts by the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), it is set to reopen.
New FBO opens at KAPC
“This opening marks a transformative step in our vision to redevelop and modernize the Napa County Airport,” said Anne Cottrell, Chair of the Napa County Board of Supervisors.
SKYSCHOLAR expands services
SKYSCHOLAR has introduced a $99 Essay Review service that enables students to get one-on-one advising, live edits, and recommendations for their college application essays.
Pilot injured when Piper hits fence
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with a fence.
Picture of the Day: Vintage flying
John Swander submitted this photo and note: “A 1932 Waco UEC bought new by the Viking Flying Boat Company in New Haven, Connecticut.”
Tales from the 2025 Swift National Fly-In
Gorgeous blue skies, puffy white clouds, and comfortable temperatures were the backdrop for the Swift National Fly-In, held Oct. 1-5, 2025, at McMinn County Airport (KMMI) in Athens, Tennessee. There was a good turnout, with at least 24 Swifts flying in.
Researchers seek input from pilots and aircraft owners
Researchers at Purdue University are looking for pilots and aircraft owners to complete a survey on potential requirements for equipment that tracks your aircraft’s position.
How Not to Fly an Airplane
What would you do if you were mid-air and suddenly realized you were flying a plane without engine oil? Pilot and author Shirley M. Phillips tells what she did in her new memoir, “How Not To Fly An Airplane.”