The principals for improving gas mileage in an aircraft are optimizing engine operation, minimizing weight, reducing aerodynamic drag, and improving operation parameters.
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Video: Operation America Thank You
The news story from AOPA tells the tale of Operation America Thank You, a relay of general aviation pilots across the country to thank first responders and healthcare professionals.
FAA goes beyond drones
The new FAA program called BEYOND will “further advance the safe integration of drones into our national air space.”
Jet Aviation take over KBZN FBO
Jet Aviation has acquired the FBO operations of Arlin’s Aircraft Service at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana.
Fuel exhaustion leads to total loss of engine power
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Moonrise at KHVE
Gordon Lester submitted this photo and note: “EAA Chapter 1601 out of Houston enjoying some spectacular scenery and powered parachute flying in Hanksville, Utah (KHVE). Photo by Leon Murphy with iPhone camera. Dean Rayburn in yellow birdie laying out his chute for takeoff, while Wayne and Lisa Dewey fly by.”
Smokehouse Pilots Club: A social club for pilots around the world
“There’s a lot of people who want to be connected to something and if we can do that for pilots, that’s a job well done.”
DeLand postpones Sport Aviation Showcase until Nov. 2021
Specific dates have not be announced.
Sporty’s celebrates 15 years on YouTube with even more videos
Sporty’s has uploaded more than 150 new videos so far this year.