Gary Baker submitted this photo and note: “A friend and I were about to leave Venango County Airport (KFKL) in […]
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The day the sky fell
When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, airports along the storm’s path were flooded, airplanes were destroyed, and the clean-up […]
Picture of the Day: Pattern work
Rahul Pathak submitted this photo and note: “A Cessna 172 doing pattern work at Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT) in Renton, […]
Ask Paul: Why did my tach fail?
Our engines expert turns to another expert for help in answering a reader’s question. Source: general aviationAsk Paul: Why did […]
Company creating fleet of jet airliner firefighting aircraft
Neptune Aviation will be the first company to use the Airbus A319 to fight fires. Source: general aviationCompany creating fleet […]
New president for General Aviation Manufacturers Association
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Board of Directors has tapped James Viola as the association’s new president and CEO. […]
Taxi Camera introduced for experimental aircraft
The camera “provides excellent vision of what the pilot often can’t see: What’s straight in front,” according to company officials. […]
Student pilot loses control during engine start
The pilot’s loss of directional control during engine start. Source: general aviationStudent pilot loses control during engine start
Picture of the Day: King Air sunset
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A nice Florida sunset at the Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) of a Beechcraft […]
Expert tips on extending the life of your airplane’s engine
I have been working in the General Aviation fuels and lubricant area for about 45 years, and for the last […]