I have had help from two different aircraft mechanics and they shake their heads. The don’t understand it. What is it with my engine that makes it run differently from most other engines? Have I overlooked something? Expert advice is needed.
General Aviation
First flight: Tecnam hybrid P2010
According to Tecnam officials, the P2010 H3PS is the first general aviation aircraft with a parallel hybrid configuration to take flight. The four-seat aircraft is powered by a 104kW Rotax 915 IS engine coupled with a 30kW Rolls-Royce electric motor, equating to a 180-hp powertrain.
Avionics sales top $2.3 billion in 2021
Avionics sales were up 6.5% in 2021, with sales steadily climbing for six straight quarters after bottoming out in 2020 with the pandemic.
Berlin Express and Doc partner on new tour
The EAA’s B-25 Berlin Express and the B-29 Doc will join together for several “History Restored Tour” stops in Florida and Louisiana beginning March 31 to kick off the 2022 tour seasons for both historic aircraft.
Pilot crashes after taking off in plane that he knew had rudder issues
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off after perceiving a rudder issue during taxi operations.
Picture of the Day: Flying over the neighborhood
Clint Gosch submitted this photo and note: “Took a flight over my neighborhood. The plane was built from plans in the basement of one of those homes!”
Why is insurance more expensive for older pilots?
As pilots get older, insurance coverage for their airplanes gets more expensive and — sometimes — impossible to find. What’s behind that and why isn’t it age discrimination? An insurance expert gives the industry’s take on what’s going on.
The best insurance advice for pilots and aircraft owners
It all comes down to two words: Always ask.
Able Flight Class of 2022 revealed
In a first for the organization, which awards scholarships to people with physical disabilities, all six in the Class of 2022 use wheelchairs due to the results of accidents, illness, or a combat injury.