MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the installation of its two-blade hydraulic constant speed propeller on the Diamond DA20-A1 and Diamond DV20 Katana powered by a Rotax 912 S3 engine.
Student has close call during solo cross-country
Suddenly, the conflict aircraft came very close to my aircraft. I maneuvered my aircraft to avoid. Inadvertently we came within a couple of hundred feet of each other.
Picture of the Day: Golden State at golden hour
Blake Werner submitted this photo and note: “Returning to Redding Regional Airport (KRDD) after a flying tour of the northern coastal California airports of Rohnerville Airport (KFOT) in Fortuna, Murray Field Airport (KEKA) in Eureka, and California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (KACV) in Arcata/Eureka.”
First solo on a Sunday
Watching Ethan solo his 1946 Champ 7AC was a joy — so much hard work had gone into this moment that you couldn’t help but break into a smile.
Fargo Air Museum boosts collection with two new aircraft
The Fargo Air Museum is set to receive two new aircraft for display throughout the winter: A Boeing-Stearman N2S-3 trainer and 1942 Interstate Cadet.
Vertical Aviation International president honored
James Viola, president and CEO of Vertical Aviation International (VAI), has been named a 2024 recipient of the Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesmen of Aviation Award.
Fuel Detection Sensor debuts
Radiant has introduced its BINGO 5 Fuel Detection Sensor, which sounds a visual and 100db alarm when low fuel is detected.
Failure to use checklist leads to fuel starvation
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to use the checklist aboard the airplane during her attempts to restore engine power.
Picture of the Day: Discovery flight
Dermot Jones submitted this photo and note: “I caught the pilot bug.”