NASA is holding a free virtual event called imaginAviation, which will focus on how the agency transforms its research innovations “into new possibilities for aviation for the benefit of humanity,” according to NASA officials.
Pilots
Picture of the Day: In good company
Roby Denman submitted these photos and a note: “I was fortunate to fly Crazy Horse 1 at Stallion 51 in Kissimmee, Florida, with Ed Shipley on a previous visit. On this subsequent visit I asked if I could bring my 1947 PA-12 into the hangar for some pictures with Crazy Horse 1 and Crazy Horse 2 and they were very accommodating — to me and my Cub, the best and most fun plane I’ve ever owned. My thanks for wonderful memories! Next goal: Some time with Lee Lauderback in Crazy Horse 2.”
A simple check to see if your aircraft engine is manufacturing metal
If the engine is manufacturing metal, this simple check will give you enough information to make a decision as to whether the engine actually does have a serious problem.
2022 aircraft shipments, billings up 6%
Aircraft deliveries were up 6% in 2022, with billings topping $26.8 billion, according to the latest report from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
Demand high for aviation mechanics and technicians
A recent “Ask the Industry” poll by the Aircraft Electronics Association finds that 83.5% of repair stations are hiring technicians now or will need to hire more people later in 2023.
EAA hosts inaugural Learn to Fly Week in May
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will hold its inaugural Learn to Fly Week May 15-20, 2023, with five days of free webinars, as well as in-person Flying Start events.
Picture of the Day: Round Top Peak from my Zodiak
Dale Doty submitted this photo and note: “I couldn’t find any local aviation events to fly to so I just headed east to Alpine County Airport (M45) southeast of Lake Tahoe in California. Just before arriving there I passed the snow-covered Round Top Peak (just to the left of the wing tip). It was a nice, calm, sunny day in California.”
New math and the unleaded future of general aviation
The search for an unleaded avgas continues, with four fuels still in the running and being evaluated by the FAA. Will all four make it to market? Who will the FAA and the industry get behind as the future of general aviation?
4 Rules of Thumb for Safer Takeoffs
The latest video in the FAA’s 57 Seconds to Safer Flying series lays out 4 Rules of Thumb for Safer Takeoffs.