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General Aviation
C-150 exhaust system replacement parts approved
Cessna 150 owners can order specific parts or complete exhaust systems.
Failure to enrich mixture ends in accident
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to enrich the mixture during the descent, as required by the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), and his subsequent failure to follow the POH emergency procedures, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel/air mixture and subsequent loss of rpm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land on unsuitable terrain despite the availability of two nearby airports.
Picture of the Day: Final OSH19 sunset
Carl Martin submitted the following photo and note: “Carl Martin, of Houston’s Lone Star Squadron, took this picture of his RV6A on July 27, 2019, with the final sunset of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019. This was his second consecutive year to fly into AirVenture.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of […]
3 ways to buy a used LSA
The market for used LSA is growing, which is good news for all of general aviation.
Drone avoidance system in the works for pilots
The system will resemble popular car-driving apps that alert drivers to traffic risks.
A perfect day for a fly-in
About 100 people turned out for the fly-in.
Build and Fly program for RC aircraft takes off
“The path from RC modeling to full-scale aviation is a long-established and successful one.”
Sun glare contributes to RV-4 crash
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from berms during landing in sun glare conditions.