Everybody comes home from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with something — souvenirs, a smart phone full of photographs, T-shirts with pilot sayings, a sunburn, lots of memories — and maybe airplane parts.
General Aviation
Another video released in Taming the Twin series
The fourth video in the series “Taming the Twin: Engine Failure During Cruise,” reviews the process of identifying, verifying, troubleshooting, and securing the failed engine.
Route for 2025 Air Race Classic unveiled
The 2025 race will take off June 17, 2025, from H.L. Sonny Callahan Airport (KCQF) in Fairhope, Alabama, and end June 20 at Felts Field Airport (KSFF) in Spokane, Washington.
Air Plains Services debuts second adjustable airbox bracket for Cessna 172s
While the company’s first adjustable bracket includes one adjustable piece where the unit attaches to the engine, the newest PMA bracket provides a second adjustment where the bracket connects with the engine baffles, company officials explained.
Inflight magneto check goes wrong when key breaks off in ignition
The instructor pilot’s decision to perform an inflight magneto check with no suitable area to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to correctly perform a magneto check that resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Glider Ops
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia. The West Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol conducts glider operations for many states throughout the year.”
Reporter’s Notebook: Only at Oshkosh
Why does reporter Tom Snow kept returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for more than 30 years? It’s because of those “only at Oshkosh” moments that quickly become cherished memories.
Volunteers restore fly-in cabins in Alaska
Seven volunteers from around the country joined US Forest Service employees to complete repairs and restore cabin access for users with mobility challenges. Additional work, including clearing trail and filling woodsheds, was accomplished at a second cabin on Heckman Lake and a cabin on nearby Jordan Lake.
Florida’s Aerospace Center for Excellence introduces preschool program
The parent participation class is designed for children aged 3-5. Each week students and parents will explore a letter of the alphabet and coordinating aviation concept using hands-on, skill-based learning centered around play.