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General Aviation
RAF funds four-legged project at wilderness airstrip
A team of mules was trailed in to plow and grade a 2,500-foot parallel turf runway that had fallen into disuse.
Aviat Husky first prize in museum raffle
Proceeds from the raffle will be used to promote aviation awareness to youth.
New sensor measures presence of fluid in tank
Designed to mount on the outside of a tank, and using ultrasonic technology, it will give a solid indication of the presence of liquid at the point of attachment.
Forced landing follows accumulation of carb ice before takeoff
Probable cause: The accumulation of carburetor ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on initial climb and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
Picture of the Day: All that sparkles
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a note: “The Ryan flies at Antique Airfield in Blakesburg, Iowa, during the 2020 fly-in.’” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for […]
The Biggest Little Virtual Air Show
The show was for RC planes and all too short, but it felt good to be back on the side of a runway in an airshow environment tracking aircraft in my viewfinder.
Appreciate the history of flight at Miller’s Field
When my wife and I left our summer cottage in Maine to go in search of Miller’s Field, we had no idea what we would find. This turned out to be a pleasant surprise.
LiveAirshowTV to broadcast 2020 NAS Oceana Air Show
The Sept.19 broadcast will broadcast will feature live flight demonstrations by a variety of military aircraft.