I have an O-360 Mattituck (experimental) engine installed on my RV-7A. I have been using Aeroshell W100 Plus for more than 15 years. I have been using mogas solely for more than 10 years now, so no fear of lead deposits. This is my question: Would the use of fully synthetic (racing) oil be beneficial?
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Video: More Oshkosh action
Of Wings & Things columnist Frederick A. Johnsen, who is also the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel, sent in these videos of the action on Wednesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 27, of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.
Latest pilot’s guide to avionics unveiled at Oshkosh
The publication helps pilots and aircraft owners make better buying decisions and locate nearly 1,300 AEA member companies in more than 40 countries, including approved maintenance organizations specializing in maintenance, repair, and installation of avionics equipment in general aviation aircraft, according to AEA officials.
Picture of the Day: The world’s busiest airport
General Aviation News columnist William Dubois captured this photo at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, noting “A T-6 flight passes the tower at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH), which becomes the world’s busiest tower during the week of the show.”
Bittersweet end for the last B-17s in the Air Force
Radio-controlled B-17s were first used to bomb Germany, but after World War II, the Air Force found several other uses for the drones, known as QB-17, including taking radioactive samples, water ditching tests, and testing antiaircraft missiles.
Video: Jimmy Stewart’s Mustang
“Yes, that’s a MiG-23 landing at Oshkosh on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Later in the day, the beautifully restored Mustang racer once owned by Jimmy Stewart was flown to perfection. And the sub-scale Wisk autonomous electric aircraft with lift fans on the wing and a pusher propulsive prop was flown with nobody aboard. And look at all those Texans!”
Auto Radar and Cirrus IQ added to Vision Jet
The upgrades provide pilots with increased situational awareness and connectivity during all stages of pre-flight and inflight activities, according to company officials.
Garmin Autoland, Autothrottle ready for retrofit market
The certification marks the first time Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle have been offered as a retrofit solution, as well as the first certification with G1000 NXi, according to company officials. First up: King Air 200 series aircraft.
Plane ends up in farmer’s field thanks to debris in carburetor
On the way home I experienced a loss of power in cruise flight at 2,500 feet msl (1,500 feet agl) near Malcom, Iowa.