Although it would have been a perfect day for flying, members of a Florida EAA chapter chose to stay ground bound to work on a variety of projects, including restoration of a C150, preparations for a new Sonex build, and much more.
Pilots
Where’s Jamail? Delaware
“DreamLaunch may spark interest, but long-term development requires partners who help students grow beyond that first spark,” says Jamail Larkins.
McFarlane Aviation acquires South Seas Ventures FAA-PMA product line
The acquisition expands McFarlane’s reach across the general aviation market and reinforces its ability to provide parts for legacy aircraft, especially Beechcraft Bonanzas and Barons, according to company officials.
QAA named recommended service facility for Sky-Tec products
As the official recommended service facility for Sky-Tec products, QAA is the only facility authorized by Hartzell Engine Tech to perform repairs on Sky-Tec PM and LS series starters, whether installed on certified or non-certified engines, according to Hartzell officials.
CFI attempts go-around with full flaps extended
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a go-around with full flaps extended, which resulted in decreased climb performance and led to a collision with trees.
Picture of the Day: Vanishing act
David Robison sent in this picture with a note: “At Spencer Municipal Airport (KSPW) in Iowa looking southwest at sunset with Venus setting. The airplane is painted white however, due to the reflection, it looks as though the fuselage becomes one with the horizon.”
Losing weight the easy way and the hard way
One of the immutable aspects of flight that is that weight cannot be finessed out of our calculations. It must be measured carefully, placed in the appropriate location, or discarded. There is no wiggle room. The airplane itself has mass and weight. As does fuel, baggage, passengers, and the pilot. Weight matters.
Challenge grant aims to double funding for GA aircraft to protect endangered animals in Africa
Group Elephant, a multinational services and software firm, has issued a $250,000 Matching Challenge Grant — pledging to release $250,000 of funding if the non-profit Elephants, Rhinos & People can raise $250,000 from donors by Feb. 28, 2026.
FAA shortens anti-depressant wait times
The FAA recently updated several medical policies, including those related to antidepressants, diabetes, migraines, and vaccines.