Hartzell officials note that the Tanis brand uses heated bolts and silicone pads to provide engine preheat, while Reiff Preheat Systems uses heated coils and aluminum pads to heat engine cylinders and oil sumps.
Pilots
Garmin introduces new mode controller for GFC 600 autopilot
The new controller contains a larger, sunlight-readable display that provides more than double the usable screen area compared to the previous mode controller, according to company officials.
Pilot mistakes service road for taxiway
Once on the roadway, I realized things were not right. At that point, I received a call from Ground telling me I was on a service road. The service road was not on the FAA airport diagram, and I saw no signs indicating it was a service road where I entered it.
A proud passenger
It was an absolute joy to watch Brenna as pilot in command. From preflight to shutdown and securing of the aircraft — and everything in between — she was in command.
Tips for backcountry flying
Officials at the Recreational Aviation Foundation are joining other general aviation advocacy groups on high alert at the number of backcountry accidents so far in the summer of 2024 — 13 in Idaho — including a fatality and near disaster at Smiley Creek.
EAA reveals 2024 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame inductees
The Class of 2024 for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Sport Aviation Halls of Fame will be honored at a ceremony in October.
Radiant’s Universal Multi-Function instrument updated
Almost all of the functions are included in one screen presentation, according to company officials. Pushing a button presents a secondary Altimeter Focus screen, which shows the current density altitude in a conventional dial format.
Pilot lands on same runway another plane is departing
The pilot failure to ensure the runway was clear before landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights.
Picture of the Day: Flying with friends
Trace Ralston submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken when I was flying around with some of my very good friends. In this particular photo we were at Kern Vally Airport (L05) in California, enjoying an airport breakfast.”