There has always been controversy about how to best prepare general aviation aircraft engines for long-term storage, but from my viewpoint, you’ve covered all the bases and then some.
Pilots
Expounding on the expansion of the FAA’s weather cameras
The webinar will highlight the FAA’s plans to expand the weather camera network into more locations in the United States, with information on how you can provide input directly to the FAA on where you would like a weather camera installed.
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal Dallas mid-air collision
The preliminary report notes there was no altitude deconflictions briefed before or during the flight. It also noted that the P-63’s avionics did not record any information from the accident flight.
Picture of the Day: Falling in love
John Weber sent in this picture with a note: “I brought a Buccaneer XA home to restore and my 3-year grandson, Liam, seems to have fallen in love.”
Fans flock to Wings Over Camarillo
Wings Over Camarillo is a fan favorite among air shows and 2022 was even better with a huge presence of airplanes from Planes of Fame.
Why I Fly
Produced by Hemlock Films, in partnership with the National Aviation Hall of Fame, the short videos feature people with a passion for aviation. The series is part of the Hall of Fame’s Discovering Flight education curriculum.
Newark schools partners with Aviation Institute of Maintenance
“The aviation industry has many opportunities for career advancement and we intend to make them available to our students,” said Superintendent Roger León.
ASA updates Air Carrier Operations textbook
The college-level text is used for Air Carrier Flight Operations and Airline Operations courses, as well as Airline Dispatcher Training courses, according to ASA officials. It also is “excellent preparation for airline interviews and initial airline pilot training,” they noted.
Cracked cylinder ends flight early
When we removed the cowling, a crack in the third cylinder was visible and oil was dripping down onto the turbo and the exhaust.