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Aviation News
Learning backcountry flying from the pros
The Mission Aviation Experience will be offered again this year, from Oct. 29-Nov. 1.
Astronomy Night returns to 9I0
“Stay up all night and watch the stars through the many big scopes set up by the University of Illinois Astronomy Club.”
A Zenith homecoming
The two days are packed with seminars, factory tours, a banquet and more.
Hartzell brings back Sky-Tec starter
Designed specifically for 12-volt systems, the 149/122NL features the Kickback Protection System.
Failure to secure fuel cap fatal for two
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to return to the runway instead of landing straight ahead when the engine lost power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the left main fuel tank cap after refueling, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the takeoff climb.
Warbird Roundup highlights Warhawk Air Museum’s year
The annual gathering of warbirds attracted a crowd of about 4,000.
Aviation Safety Resources opens new facility in Kentucky
The new facility will manufacture emergency recovery systems for light-sport and experimental aircraft, as well as drones.
Kids can earn free airshow tickets
Kids just need to read an aviation-related book and have their teachers fill out a form.