The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released the 2016 schedule for 45 in-person seminars across the country. The new seminars focus on how to keep abnormal situations from becoming full-blown emergencies, offer advice on keeping critical problems under control, and give advice on off-airport landings. “AOPA’s Air Safety Institute meets in-person with […]
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Fuel exhaustion dents Piper
In a statement provided by the pilot, the fuel calculations for the flight in the Piper PA 18-150 were based on the fuel burn from the flight the day before. On the day of the accident, the pilot used a clock timer from the time of engine start to estimate the longevity of the fuel […]
Picture of the day: The epitome of GA fun
Tim Walker, the pilot in the front seat of the Cub, sent in this photo, snapped by Jeremy King, who was in the rear seat of the J3 Cub, during a “fun afternoon flight” in the Rochester, N.Y., area. “Two good friends enjoying some low and slow flight together in a J3 Cub is just about […]
Tip: How to properly clean oleo struts
H.K. Sawyer of Northwest, Ga., submits this advice: “You say you’re tired of that nastiness that builds up on your oleo struts? And, in general, down there? You can, and should clean it, regularly. BUT don’t wipe your landing gear oleo struts down with any sprays or lubes other than hydraulic fluid. I am told that various […]
Alaska Highway Log: Return from Fairbanks to South Carolina
This is part four in a series of stories about flying to Alaska. Read about Bill’s trip planning, Flying to Alaska, and Flying the Alaska Highway. My co-pilot Albert Finocchiaro and I launched July 23 from Chena Marina (AK28) in Fairbanks en route home to the Lower 48. We hoped to reach Watson Lake, Yukon Territory, […]
FAA creates another rulemaking committee for RPAs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA is establishing an aviation rulemaking committee to develop recommendations for regulations that would allow certain remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs) — also known as unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones — to be operated over people who are not directly involved in the operation of the aircraft. FAA officials say they are taking […]
Avionics sales top $2.4 billion in 2015
A strong fourth quarter pushed worldwide avionics sales above $2.4 billion, according to the Year-End Avionics Market Report released by the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA). But sales were still down 4.4% when compared to the previous year, according to AEA officials. The dollar amount reported (using net sales price, not manufacturer’s suggested retail price) includes: All business and […]
Diamond DA62 certified
Diamond‘s new DA62 twin has received FAA certification, clearing the way for U.S. customer deliveries. The DA62, first introduced in 2012 as the DA52, is available in two configurations: With five seats and a 4,407-pound maximum takeoff weight, and seven seats with a 5,071-pound limit. The twin is powered by a pair of Austro Engine AE […]
AFA Flying Services tapped as Cirrus service center
SANFORD, Fla. – Cirrus Aircraft recently certified AFA Flying Services, a division of Aerosim Flight Academy, as a Cirrus Authorized Service Center (ASC). AFA Flying Services, located at the Orlando Sanford International Airport, provides general aviation maintenance and storage in its 7,000-square-foot hangar. All Cirrus ASCs receive on-going factory training, use factory approved troubleshooting and […]