This year’s die-cast model honors a 1974 Cessna Skyhawk II named Gypsy, owned by the Hurtuk family. The aircraft was selected as the winner of Sporty’s nationwide “Shrink My Cessna” contest, which invited owners to submit photos and stories of their Skyhawks.
Aircraft
Overloading Of Landing Gear Bends Piper
Probable Cause: An overloading of the landing gear push/pull cable rod ends, which resulted in the landing gear being seized in an intermediate position during the subsequent landing.
Picture of the Day: Remembering Meigs Field
John Thompson submitted this photo and note: “On the anniversary of the March 30, 2003, surprise closing of Chicago’s Meigs Field, here’s a photo of my Crusader at the field.”
Why Are My Oil Temperatures So Low?
A reader reaches out to our engines expert about very low oil temperatures in his Van’s RV-8.
Career Fair Returns to SUN ‘n FUN
The Career Fair will run all six days of the show.
New Partnership Aims to Cut Flight Training Costs Through Immersive Simulation
Skyfarer and True Course Simulations (TCS) have partnered to bring virtual and mixed-reality simulation to Skyfarer’s network of student pilots, instructors, flight schools, and STEM educators across all 50 states.
Latest Edition of Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide Released
The new edition includes updates reflecting the FAA’s new MOSAIC regulations and their impact on light-sport aircraft and pilot privileges.
Hard Landing Bends Piper, Breaks Runway Lights
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the final approach, resulting in a hard landing and collision with runway edge lights.
Picture of the Day: Seattle Sunset
Rahul Pathak submitted this photo and note: “Sunset approach in a Cirrus SR22T into Boeing Field (KBFI) from the east, with Mt. Rainier and downtown Bellevue in the background.”