Aero Tech Aviation Design has introduced a new FAA PMA-approved composite spinner assembly for Cessna 172 aircraft. Designed to eliminate the cracking issues common in traditional aluminum OEM bulkheads, these durable, lightweight upgrades reduce maintenance costs and aircraft downtime, according to company officials.
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Corrosion Causes Engine Mount Failure
Probable Cause: The failure of the engine mount under normal operating loads due to the fracture of a vertical tube that was weakened by corrosion and fatigue of the internal surfaces.
Picture of the Day: Some Help With The Landing
Bob Orris submitted this photo and note: “My wife and I rented a C-172 to rescue Dempsey and Hero. Dempsey was 10 months old and Hero was about a year and half old. Both puppies were great travelers during the entire trip until about 15 minutes before landing when Dempsey decided he wanted to help me land! He kept trying to get up to the front seat and was so incredibly cute that my wife took him and held him until we parked. Dempsey and I are in the picture taken by my wife Karen.”
Celebrating the Enduring Grassroots Legacy of Isle Airport
Nestled on the shores of Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota’s historic Isle Airport has survived decades of closure threats thanks to a dedicated community. Discover how passionate aviators saved this nostalgic grass airfield and celebrate its grassroots aviation legacy at their annual summer fly-in.
Where’s Jamail? Preaching to the Preachers
Cost is the biggest barrier for new student pilots. Discover how one flight school owner is using the free AviationStart platform during student onboarding to secure flight training scholarships and keep her students flying.
NBAA Names Dan Hubbard Interim Chief Operating Officer
The National Business Aviation Association has appointed Dan Hubbard interim Chief Operating Officer while President Ed Bolen takes a medical leave. Hubbard will oversee day-to-day operations, including at next month’s NBAA annual convention.
New Pilot Job Search Platform Launches
Just launched is FlightLadder, a new job search platform built on FAA data to help pilots find jobs at pilots Part 135 operators.
Flight to Practice Aerobatics Fatal for Pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control while performing an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in the airplane entering an inverted flat spin at an altitude too low for recovery.
Picture of the Day: Tennessee River Sunset
Al Trausch submitted this photo and note: “Flying my 1976 Cessna 150M, I captured the sunset on the Tennessee River between Guntersville and Huntsville, Alabama.”