“This thing takes off like a bat out of hell,” said Oregon’s Ed Storos, who took two decades to build his replica British Bulldog.
Aviation News
TBM annual gathering breaks records
Nearly 90 TBM aircraft, representing the complete product line from the TBM 700 to the TBM 850, TBM 900, TBM 910, TBM 930, TBM 940 and the latest TBM 960 version, were gathered at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS).
FAA reauthorization extended through end of 2023
“Reauthorizing the FAA is vital to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of America’s aviation system,” said Congressman RIck Larsen. “Though the House overwhelmingly passed a bill in July to reauthorize the FAA for five years, the Senate needs additional time to consider and reach final agreement on a multi-year FAA bill.”
Radiant Technology introduces GEN2 G-Meter
The meter includes a graphing function, which displays Gs over time using a color-coded scale.
Oil starvation brings down Beech
A complete loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the oil filter safety wire fracturing and the oil filter becoming loose in flight for a reason that could not be determined given the evidence available during the investigation.
Picture of the Day: Rocky Mountain High
Rich Eisenberg submitted this photo and note: “Never get sick of these views! Flying in my CubCrafters NXCub at 15,500 feet.”
A proposal to move the goal posts
MOSAIC is a significant evolutionary step forward from the original light sport regulation that is now about 20 years old.
DA-42 flies on sustainable aviation fuel
Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine anticipate increasing the availability of ASTM D7566 SAF blends as a “drop-in” fuel for general aviation in the coming years and plans to release the entire fleet for this fuel mix by the end of 2025.
Increasing the safety of Idaho’s backcountry airstrips
The Idaho Division of Aeronautics has released a video demonstrating recommended standard operating procedures (SOPs) into and out of Johnson Creek Airport (3U2), including recommendations in the event of a go-around on the mountain airstrip.