The sport pilot reported that, as he was approaching the runway at the airport in Hilton Head, S.C., he retarded the throttle and descended from 1,300′ to 1,000′ mean sea level. He added that, a few seconds after retarding the throttle, the engine “ran rough” for a few seconds and then lost all power and […]
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Picture of the Day: Sun Dog
Frequent contributor Geremy Kornreich sent in this photograph for Picture of the Day, explaining: “A ‘sun dog’ frames this Sikorsky S-43 early in the morning. Sunlight shining through ice crystals in clouds cause this phenomenon, known as a parhelion.” “The Sikorsky S-43 was a 1930s airliner carrying 18 to 25 passengers and was used, among […]
Aviation photography tips from a pro
Millions of photographs will be taken during this year’s airshow season, with many shared online. Want to make sure your photos stand out from the crowd? How about a few pointers from a professional photographer who specializes in aviation? Hayman Tam is a long-time contributor to General Aviation News, who was gracious enough to offer […]
Demystifying the FAA for entrepreneurs
Are you an inventor always coming up with something new? A vendor marketing the next great invention? The customer who designed a solution but doesn’t know the next step? For years, the Aircraft Electronics Association has helped start-up manufacturers navigate the complex world of aviation regulations through on-demand, one-off requests. As these requests have grown […]
61,000 rally for Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week
Participation in the 8th annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week grew by more than 15% — reaching more than 61,000 people in 2018, according to organizers. Event reports were received from 179 organizers in 33 countries. The 12,408 Fly It Forward flight reports were submitted by women and girls who went on their first flight experience on […]
Commemorative Air Force AirPower History Tour 2018 takes off in May
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AirPower History Tour is bringing the sights, sounds, and stories of World War II aviation to 26 cities in North America this summer, featuring the B-29 FIFI. The tour also includes eight cities in Canada, according to organizers. It is the first time the B-29 Superfortress will be available for […]
Rotorvox C2A to make US debut at SUN ‘n FUN 2018
Rotorvox Aero will display the Rotorvox C2A for the first time in the United States next week at SUN ‘n FUN, which runs from April 10-15. The C2A is an all-carbon monocoque gyroplane developed and produced in Germany by Rotorvox Lift Air GmbH, a division of LIFT Air in Eisenach, Germany. Powered by the Rotax […]
Fuel exhaustion brings down Beech A23
The pilot reported that about five hours into a night cross-country flight the Beech A23’s engine started running rough. He switched between the left and right fuel tanks several times, adjusted the mixture, but was unsuccessful in correcting the issue. He knew that he would not make it to the nearest airport, so he turned […]
Picture of the Day: Early start at Mojave
Ian Hollingsworth sent in this photograph for Picture of the Day, which he titles “Early start at Mojave.” “This was taken at 5:49 a.m. on Aug. 23, 2017, as we were preparing for a day of flight testing,” he reports. He adds he and his colleagues were NOT working on the L1011 Stargazer Carrier Aircraft. […]