Q: I have been noticing an intermittent miss on the left mag during mag checks on the O-235L2C in my 1981 Cessna 152 (about 670 SMOH that included new Lycoming cylinders and pistons). About 30 hours ago when I cleaned, regapped, and rotated the plugs, I found that the lower plug on the #4 cylinder […]
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GAMA commends Obama, then asks him to fix policy blind spot
WASHINGTON, DC — In his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress last night, President Obama embraced U.S. manufacturing in his “blueprint” for revitalizing the economy and job creation. While encouraging, officials at the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) said they hope the president will abandon his depreciation tax proposal on […]
Barefoot Bandit compares himself to Wright brothers
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that in a series of emails sent from jail, the “Barefoot Bandit,” Colton Harris-Moore, compares his flying prowess to Wilbur and Orville Wright: “The things I have done as far as flying and airplanes goes, is amazing. Nobody on this planet [could] have done what I have, except for […]
Careers in aviation: It’s more than just flying
By COURTNEY HENDERSON The most recognized careers in aviation are those that are the most visible, such as being a pilot. Even those of us already involved in general aviation may not realize just how many jobs are available in the aviation and airport businesses. Because an airport operates much like a small town, there […]
Corbi Air develops LSA air conditioner
Corbi Air has developed an air conditioning system light enough for small general aviation aircraft, including Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA). The launch customer is the S-LSA Alto (pictured below). The gross weight limit of 1,320 pounds for the LSA category is an “imposing obstacle” for most who want to “civilize” their machines, but the Alto already […]
CubCrafters prepares to make 200th LSA delivery
February will see the delivery of the 200th CC11 series Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) from Yakima, Washington-based light aircraft designer and manufacturer CubCrafters. CubCrafters offers two models of LSA, the 100 horsepower Sport Cub S2 and the 180 horsepower Carbon Cub SS. The Carbon Cub SS has won virtually every Short Take Off and Landing […]
Flight Design extends warranty
German general aviation aircraft manufacturer Flight Design has improved its warranty program, calling it the XP or eXtended Protection Warranty. The warranty is even applied retroactively to the CTLS or MC. “Since the beginning we have focused on delivering value to our customers,” said Flight Design USA President Tom Peghiny. “We have a solid group […]
Clay Lacy to receive Howard Hughes Memorial Award
Distinguished as one of the most versatile pilots in the history of powered flight, aviation icon Clay Lacy will be honored by the Aero Club of Southern California with its prestigious Howard Hughes Memorial Award on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Famed test and aerobatic pilot Bob Hoover will present the award in recognition of Lacy’s achievements […]
Lyon Air Museum B-17 in ‘History Takes Flight’
World War II comes to life on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Orange County’s John Wayne Airport when the biggest, most powerful bird in Lyon Air Museum’s collection — the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Fuddy Duddy” — roars into the air as part of the museum’s “History Takes Flight” program. “Our ‘History Takes Flight’ events enable […]