A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the No. 3 crankshaft journal bearing.
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Picture of the Day: 1,000 hours
Tim LeBaron submitted this photo and note: “I was logging my 1,000th flight hour when I took this picture. I was flying my Pober Jr Ace over the battlefields of Brandy Station in Culpepper, Virginia.”
In celebration of those who stir the pot
The electrically powered airplane is as poorly regarded by the wider society today as the gasoline powered airplane was in the early 20th Century or the electrically powered motorcycle today. Yet, electric airplanes are flying all over the world with great success.
FAA reauthorization extended yet again
The House of Representatives voted Feb. 29, 2024, to extend the FAA’s funding authority, making it the third extension in recent months for the reauthorization bill.
ICON boosts A5’s gross weight, useful load
The ICON A5’s gross weight has been increased by 60 pounds, resulting in a new useful load of 490 pounds.
New digital altimeter/VSI combo introduced
Radiant Technology has introduced a new digital Altimeter + VSI Combo to its line of instrumentation for experimental and ultralight aircraft.
Helicopter pilot’s hazardous attitude compromises safety
I believe that this was a very hazardous attitude to take with safety and that the pilot did not really care who he cut off and that it was the plane’s responsibility to move for him.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise fuel up
William Vergonet submitted this photo and note: “A Bonanza enjoying sunrise while waiting on fuel and its owner.”
Navy’s factory went small with the SA-1
Designed and manufactured at the Naval Aircraft Factory, the SA-1 was diminutive, simple, and open air, with small wheels complementing wooden landing skids.