David Finstad submitted this photo and note: “This was the morning that I flew our newly purchased M20J Mooney home after just finalizing her purchase, along with the pre-purchase inspection from the seller just days earlier. I had just pulled her out of the seller’s hangar and sent this picture to my wife. Getting ready […]
General Aviation
Ask Paul: Higher horsepower not always possible
The best advice? Look for a different aircraft.
Volunteer pilots pitch in during pandemic
Since the pandemic began, volunteer pilots have delivered medical supplies, PPE, test kits, and other relief supplies.
New Mexico airport plans new terminal for growing GA traffic
“With many airports struggling in this environment, KBRG is a bright spot on the balance sheet.”
Improved Cessna 172 Airbox Support Bracket introduced
The new bracket provides a tighter fit and longer service life than the original part, according to company officials.
Kitfox hits fence while landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
One Pilot’s View: Want to feel like a millionaire?
Want to feel like a millionaire without actually being one? Become a pilot.
New study shows most drones flying in controlled airspace lack FAA approval
Only 7% of drone flights had approval from the FAA to fly, while 34.4% were flying too high.
Alcohol wipes tied to electric problems in the cockpit
Use of alcohol wipes believed to be shorting out wires in airline cockpits.