Don Muehlbauer submitted this photo and note: “After a long summer of hazy weather, Aug. 31 2023, brought a beautiful clear evening. Note the sheen on the cowling of the RV-12 and the Approach lights on Runway 10 at Waukesha County Airport (KUES) in Wisconsin. I am a CFI, so a student, just about ready to solo, was flying the plane.”
Win a chance to fly with the D-Day Squadron
Two successful bidders get to fly with the D-Day Squadron in a C-47 from Duxford, England, to Normandy, France, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. They also will be included in planning sessions, briefings, and post-mission celebrations.
Patent granted for hybrid power system for electric flight
“The patent describes an innovative system engineered to deliver power-dense, efficient, and reliable power for electric aircraft, supporting onboard applications as well as driving rotors and propellers for lift and thrust,” company officials explain.
Mental Math for Pilots updated
The book shares the “tricks of the trade” for the areas where pilots have traditionally needed to sharpen their mental math skills, such as fuel planning, temperature conversions, reciprocal headings, turn radius, crosswind components, time-speed-distance problems, calculating true airspeed, the 60-to-1 rule, and many others, company officials said.
Picture of the Day: Halloween Cub
Rob Stapleton submitted this photo and note: “A newly rebuilt Super Cub by Alaska’s Acme Cub takes off from the Lake Hood gravel strip in Anchorage, during the autumn Birch foliage. The Super Cub is sporting flames from the engine cowling and dayglow green powder coated fuselage tubing, trim including VGs and jury struts with all the modifications needed for off-airport operations. The Cub is flown by student pilot Emilie Williams and her CFI behind a Lycoming O-360 180-hp engine. The Cub has earned a local name as the Gangster Cub.”
Van’s suspends business as usual while dealing with ‘serious cash flow issues’
“During this period, shipments will be delayed, kit orders will not be processed, and refunds will not be issued. We will be unable to conduct factory tours and demo flights.”
New blog from Rich Stowell debuts
With a focus on stick and rudder issues, posts are geared toward flight instructors and low-time VFR pilots, according to Stowell.
Alpha Aviation introduces rear seat shoulder harness kits
Eligible models range from Cessna 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, and 210, to Piper PA-28 and PA-44 aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Cadet glider flights
Douglas Dutton submitted this photo and note: “Evening glider flights at the Civil Air Patrol’s North Central Region Glider Flight Academy in Yoder, Kansas.”