The replica is inspired by a 1969 Cessna 172K, N46418, owned by Brandon and Casey Bates.
Aircraft
Follow the facts on the transition to unleaded avgas
An EPA study did not in any way, shape, or form prove that leaded avgas is any kind of a health hazard. In fact, it did just the opposite.
Carb ice interrupts training flight
A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice.
Student pilot loses control during landing
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Inaccurate gauges contribute to fuel exhaustion
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the likely inaccurate right fuel quantity indicating system.
Tips to ensure top quality jet fuel
The main quality concern for jet fuel is water, just like with avgas. But there are some additional concerns.
Formation disrupts training flight
As we started our left turn at 1,400 feet from 220 to 130°, I noted a low-wing airplane 100 feet to my left and 100 feet below me. I grabbed the controls from my student and started to level out and climb and then noted a second similar aircraft flying in formation, which flew directly 100 feet below me.
Time-building flight ends with deployment of ballistic parachute
The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent deployment of the ballistic parachute recovery system.
Picture of the Day: Do you know what a shadow shot is?
Karyn King sent in this photo with a note: “Here is a shadow shot. Look closely and you’ll see two Nanchang CJs belly to belly as we flew along side at the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Florida.”