This is my key takeaway: An electrical system failure, much like an engine failure, may not manifest as a black-and-white event.
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Picture of the Day: I trust you grandpa
Richard Hrezo submitted this photo and note: “When you take your 8-year-old grandson on his 33rd flight and he nods off on a very bumpy flight in your RV-7, it makes you feel good that he trusts you. He woke up only after turning off the runway.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Legend of the Phoenix
Is it true that if an airplane is completely destroyed, except for the data plate, that you can completely rebuild it, and it’s the “same” airplane?
New home planned for Hickory Aviation Museum
The museum at Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY) in North Carolina will share the new building with Catawba Valley Community College.
Who’s Who in aviation featured at National Aviation Heritage Invitational
The National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI), which is held during the Reno Air Races, features some spectacular aircraft. Adding to the glitz and glamour in 2022 are the National Aviation Hall of Fame enshrinees who will present trophies to the winners this year.
Warbird Aviation Art now available at the mall
While aviation artist Ron Kaplan has sold his art online for years, Bunker 27 is the first to feature his pieces in a retail setting.
CFI mistakes landing gear lever and flap lever
The left seated flight instructor’s improper manipulation of the landing gear position selection lever to the up position while still on the landing roll, which ultimately resulted in a landing gear collapse during a subsequent landing.
Picture of the Day: Reflections
Robert Coverdill submitted this photo and note: “I had the privilege of riding in the Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-25 bomber “Berlin Express” from Champaign, Illinois, to Albany, Georgia, during a repositioning flight. During the flight, I caught the reflection of the forward part of the airplane in the right engine spinner.”
The Tommy Scout: From war to sport flying
The Thomas-Morse S-4, known as the Tommy, was a plane at the intersection between aircraft development during World War I and Roaring Twenties sport flying.