Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for several aircraft models for the GFC 500 autopilot, including a wide range of Cessna 172 and 182 aircraft. Intended for less complex piston single-engine aircraft, the GFC 500 integrates with the G5 to provide pilots with an economical autopilot and modern flight instrument, according to Garmin […]
General Aviation
Aerobatic flight in Yak ends fatally
The pilot was conducting a local aerobatic flight with a pilot-rated passenger occupying the rear seat of the Yak 52, which was equipped with flight controls. The pilot’s son was flying another airplane, returning to the home airport after a local sightseeing flight near Alpine, Wyoming. The airport was at the southeast corner of a […]
A century’s passion lost and found
Because I’m a bit weird, I found myself reading through a stack of newspapers from the early 20th Century recently. In those pages I found something that I hadn’t seen in a while, something almost foreign to the American public in our current time. It was this: Absolute wonder and unrestrained excitement at the idea […]
CubCrafters now accepts BitCoin
CubCrafters now accepts BitCoin, as well as other popular cryptocurrencies, as a payment method on orders for new and pre-owned aircraft and aircraft kits. The move supports progressive technologies and the international entrepreneur communities who use them, according to Jim Richmond, the company’s founder and CEO. “Our intent is to support our buyers’ payment preferences,” Richmond […]
Eagle project takes off at the New England Air Museum
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — A new PlayScape has taken off at the New England Air Museum, thanks to Evan Pedneault of Troop 25 in Manchester, Conn. Evan shepherded the Eagle Scout Service Project from the planning and creative stage through installation of the PlayScape on Dec. 2, 2017. He reports it took most of 2017 to […]
Online buying creates unexpected job boom for mechanics
More people are buying online than ever before, and expectations for speedy delivery are constantly rising. As a result, some online retailers are investing in their own delivery pipelines, which is creating new jobs for skilled workers who can optimize these supply chains. Notably, Amazon is spending $1.5 billion to build its own cargo airline […]
Free drone tips webinar set for Jan. 9
Unmanned aircraft systems, more commonly known as drones, were popular gifts over the holiday season. While many systems are sold as ready to fly, it is important that new drone owners are aware of important regulations and safety practices. That’s why Kansas State Polytechnic is offering a free webinar and live question-and-answer session with Kansas State […]
Fatigue cracks contribute to accident
Shortly after departure on a local flight, the private pilot observed that the Velocity’s engine temperature was higher than it had been on the previous day’s flight. After reducing power, the engine began to surge, which prompted him to return to the airport in Rosamond, California. Unable to maintain altitude, he elected to land in […]
Picture of the day: The sun rises on a new year
Not daunted by a poor forecast, Ken Killian launched skyward to “get in a little air time before the ‘big storm’ moved in. Clouds are what can really make a photo and these were perfect. Usually they would obscure Mt. Rainier, but on this morning they did not.” While Ken didn’t bring his camera, he […]