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Aviation News
Distracted student hits hangar with 172’s wing
The solo student pilot reported that after he had landed at the airport in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, he taxied to get fuel. He was waved around behind two parked airplanes. After he passed the first airplane, the left wing of his Cessna 172 hit a hangar. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and […]
Picture of the Day: Why we fly
Edward Shipman submitted the following photo and note: “Early morning sun reveals a remote island grass strip. As the sun rises and the gentle lake Michigan breeze begins to blow, the fog reveals a beautiful calm morning for this special place and our C-182.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of […]
Solar electric prototype makes first flight
Bye Aerospace’s solar electric StratoAirNet prototype recently completed its first flight.
Ohio teacher named aerospace educator of the year
A Dayton, Ohio, teacher has been selected as the 2018 A. Scott Crossfield Educator of the Year.
Updated Panel Designer unveiled
eHangar.org has released an updated version of its panel designer for homebuilders.
Hartzell props STC’d for Maule STOL
Hartzell wins STC for new props for Maule STOL.
Loose B-nut results in fuel starvation
The pilot reported that after takeoff, and about 150′ above the runway in Brunswick, Georgia, the Cirrus SR20’s engine had a total loss of power. He further reported that a clear liquid sprayed from the upper cowling onto the windscreen. He aborted the takeoff, landed on the runway remaining, but was unable to stop prior […]
Picture of the Day: Back to the 30s
Frank DuBray submitted the following photo and note: “Photo taken over Greenbank, Ontario, of a restored Spezio Sport, a plans-built design from the 1960s. Tony Spezio created this aircraft to resemble the 1930’s racers.” Frank noted he restored the aircraft himself. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You […]