News

Foundation names scholarship winners

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The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) has named the winners of its Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship and its Pioneers of Flight Scholarship. Please share: Continue Reading →

Opinion

What oil should I use?

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The two most common questions that I still get are: 1. What oil should I use in my aircraft engine? And 2. Are different brands and grades of oils compatible? Please share: Continue Reading →

Airshows & Fly-Ins

Open House slated at L45

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EAA Chapter 71 will hold its annual Open House and fly-in Saturday, June 1, at Bakersfield Municipal Airport (L45). Please share: Continue Reading →

Aircraft

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Dynon Flying Club takes off

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WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Seven employees at Dynon Avionics got together and talked themselves into creating a flying club. Since they work for a leader in avionics for homebuilt aircraft and LSAs, it was only natural that they wanted access to... Continue Reading →

Accidents

Poor fuel management brings down Mooney

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Aircraft: Mooney M20R Injuries: 3 Serious. Location: Ravenna, Ohio. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot and pilot-rated passenger, the airplane’s engine lost power while in level flight. The pilot switched fuel tanks and attempted to restart... Continue Reading →

Products

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Pilot asks for help to publish children’s book

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Georgia pilot Michael Badger has launched a new project on Kickstarter to fund publishing of  “Pilot Tails High Flying Adventures for Kids,” a children’s book set during the 1930s Golden Age of Aviation. Please share: Continue Reading →