Ray Johnson submitted this photo and note: “Flying around Indiana in our 1947 Aeronca Chief, which is based at Marion […]
Asking questions before you start an aircraft project will save you money
The Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 has a rating of 230 hp at 2400 rpm. Can I just change the governor and increase […]
Picture of the Day: A Mooney departs
Hayman Tam submitted this photo and note: “A Mooney M20R Ovation departs from San Carlos Airport (KSQL) in California.” Source: […]
What about, No!
When we arrived at the tie-down I unbuckled, stepped out, and announced in no uncertain terms, “We’re done. I won’t […]
Training and Safety Tip: This summer ice is not nice
One type of icing is not just for the winter months. Reciprocating engines that have a carburetor (rather than a […]
Want your voice heard on the FAA’s new control towers?
The FAA is asking for public comments on the environmental assessment to replace 31 outdated airport traffic control towers at […]
Using an iPad for flying: how old is too old?
Using an iPad for flying: how old is too old? iPad Pilot News The iPad is decidedly middle-aged now, at […]
Helicopter Mode and Checklists added to iFly EFB
Besides new features for helicopter pilots, the latest version of iFly EFB introduces the Checklists feature, a tool designed to […]
Picture of the Day: Watching the sunrise in my Glasair
Lee Potter submitted this photo and note: “Flying south in my Glasair over Nisqually Flats in Washington state watching the […]
The pitfalls of flying at night
“Night flying introduces challenges that are reflected in the data,” said Robert Geske, AOPA Air Safety Institute manager of aviation […]