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The high price of ignorance (and how to fix it)
Take the time to make an educated decision about all aspects of aircraft ownership. It will pay off in the end.
Final Countdown for Project Skylab
90% of the funding is place for Project Skylab, with a push on to raise the last 10%.
FAA launches podcast
The podcast discusses all things aviation, from flight training to Air Traffic Control, and more.
Flight Gear Charging Cables made for the cockpit
“Inferior charging cables can tangle, break, and even cause interference with avionics.”
Improper fuel management starts fatal chain of events
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation; the pilot’s inadequate flight planning; the pilot’s failure to secure the right engine following the loss of power; and his failure to properly configure the airplane for the go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb, an exceedance of the critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: A sad end
Andreas Kleeb sent in this photo with a note: “Three years of rebuilding the Piper Super Cub end with a chain break. This requires a lot of motivation and insurance.”
Aviation was key to the end of World War II 75 years ago
This year, the 75th anniversary of VJ-Day — Victory over Japan — will be commemorated at Pearl Harbor, where the war began for America.
Video: The search continues for unleaded fuel for GA
A new FAA video gives a very quick overview of the search for unleaded fuel.