Zenith Aircraft Company is bringing its hands-on builder workshop and regional fly-in back to central Michigan this October. Workshop participants will assemble a rudder from a standard kit while connecting with fellow aviation enthusiasts and local pilots.
Epic Flight Academy Now Accepts 529 Savings Plans
Aspiring pilots and aviation mechanics have a new way to fund their education. Epic Flight Academy now accepts 529 education savings plans for eligible FAA Part 141 flight and Part 147 mechanic programs.
Leaking Fuel Valve Leads to Luscombe 8 Crash
Probable Cause: A failure of the left fuel valve, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Midnight Sun
Ray Thomas submitted this photo and note: “I took this photo of this Cessna 180 with amphib floats just after midnight from our cabin at Butterfly Lake in Alaska. We spent over 20 years flying into this beautiful lake from Anchorage, Alaska.”
New Petition Seeks Earlier Aviation Mechanic Testing
The Aviation Technician Education Council has petitioned the FAA to allow eligible high school students to take the Aviation Mechanic General written test earlier. If approved, this exemption would help schools fill program vacancies and boost the number of students pursuing these certifications.
AeroSouth Brings Carbon Wheel Fairings to Glastar and Glasair Homebuilts
AeroSouth Technology has expanded its line of lightweight, drag-reducing carbon-fiber components to include Glastar/Sportsman and Glasair homebuilt aircraft. The custom wheel fairings and gear doors help pilots increase speed, reduce weight, and maximize their aircraft’s overall performance.
Distracted Pilot Forgets to Extend Landing Gear
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Picture of the Day: The Flying Toy
Jan Nademlejnsky submitted this photo and note: “This is my flying toy, a motorized hang glider trike, the Apollo DeltaJet2. It’s made in Hungary and powered by a Rotax 912 UL 80-hp engine. I cruise comfortably at 70 knots while burning about 3.96 USG per hour of regular auto gas, giving me about 3.5 hours of endurance. A trike is the easiest aircraft to fly and to learn, with only a single control point for steering. My home airport, CYKA in Kamloops, British Columbia, sits in the heart of remarkable natural beauty. The landscape here is endlessly diverse no matter where you fly or where you look. In this open cockpit, with roughly 270° of unobstructed view, I can fully appreciate my surroundings.”
FAA, Senators Join Fight for KBKL
The FAA and Ohio senators have publicly opposed the proposed closure of Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport. Supported by major aviation organizations like AOPA and NATA, officials argue the city must follow statutory processes and preserve the airport for future generations.