Aircraft Spruce is launching its entirely redesigned website today, Nov. 6. Aircraft Spruce officials acknowledge that most pilots and aircraft owners have become familiar with the company’s website, but they identified some areas that needed improvement. The new website uses a variety of new web standard techniques that officials believe are more intuitive and more […]
General Aviation
VFR into IMC proves fatal
Aircraft: Piper Comanche. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Norfolk, Neb. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The non-instrument rated pilot departed on a night cross-country flight in marginal VFR. When the airplane did not show up at its destination, a search was initiated. The following evening, the airplane wreckage was located in an open field. It […]
Ask Paul: What’s the best engine for my Pacer?
Q: I plan to install an 0-360 with a constant speed prop in my Pacer, replacing my 0-320-A1A. I have a couple of engine choices under STCs, including the 0-360-C1A. I am looking for the lightest engine. Was this made as a narrow deck engine? If so, what serial numbers were narrow decks? Also, I […]
A sigh of relief
Soon, it passes. I don’t refer to the move from summer’s heat to the cold days of winter, but rather to the merciful end to the political season that cannot come too soon for many aviators. Of course, we worry about how various moves by the government may influence our flying, both in costs and […]
Israel’s CAA endorses mogas
Evidence of the continued worldwide expansion in the use of lead-free, ethanol-free mogas in general aviation comes from this report from Israel. Haim Zaklad, a private pilot there, recently requested details on our study of the FAA’s aircraft registry showing that over 80% of all piston engine aircraft could operate today on lead-free, ethanol-free mogas. […]
General aviation around the world theme of latest FAA Safety Briefing
Now online is the latest issue of the FAA Safety Briefing with the theme of “Small Airplane, Big World.” The issue explores the significance of general aviation on a global scale and focuses on tools and resources that can help you operate safely beyond our borders. Feature articles include: A review of overseas flying requirements, […]
Arizona Aircraft Expo this weekend
Arizona’s aircraft dealers are working together to create the 4th Annual Arizona Aircraft Expo, where the latest models of general aviation aircraft will be on display at one venue Nov. 9-10 at Landmark Aviation at Scottsdale Airport (SDL), including models from Cessna, Cirrus, Beechcraft, Eclipse, Embraer, Piper, Pilatus, Lancair, Quest, CubCrafters, Husky and more. This […]
Registration opens for Lockheed Martin’s Pilot Web Portal
Lockheed Martin Flight Services has opened online registration for its Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) Pilot Web Portal and new Adverse Condition Alerting Service (ACAS). ACAS. The Pilot Web Portal, accessible through AFSS.com, allows pilots to file flight plans online directly with LMFS and retrieve the same briefing information and weather graphics provided to LMFS […]
Quicksilver earns multiple kit approvals from FAA
TEMECULA, Calif. — When Quicksilver Manufacturing became Quicksilver Aeronautics earlier this year, the ownership change triggered a requirement to prove the company’s kits meet the provisions of Experimental Amateur Built category. Quicksilver officials report that several kits received a letter of authorization from FAA. In a recent letter, FAA wrote, “The National Kit Evaluation Team […]