The new propeller is certified for the F-82 Twin Mustang, as well as the P-51 Mustang.
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Improper positioning of fuel selector leads to fuel starvation
The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Formation flying
Michael Kuhn submitted this photo and note: “Formation flying with a Cessna 172 and Cessna 170 in Wisconsin.”
Flight training survey reports new pilots take fewer weeks but spend more to earn certificate
The fourth annual State of Flight Training Report notes that the median time for a student to earn a certificate or rating decreased over the past four years from 30 weeks in 2020 to 24 weeks in 2023, but the cost increased from $9.000 to $14,000.
Michigan updates AWOS across state
The first four airports to receive the updated AWOS are Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport (KHYX), Wexford County Airport (KCAD), Fitch H. Beach Airport (KFPK), and Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (KSAW).
New podcast all about air racing
Air Racing: Past, Present, and Future will include interviews with racers, volunteers, fans, and the people behind air racing. The format will allow live questions and
encourage fans to participate.
My Mama is a Pilot
Just published is “My Mama is a Pilot,” a children’s book that showcases the journey of a young boy who admires his mother, a skilled and passionate pilot.
In-flight breakup fatal for three
The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane, resulting in an in-flight breakup.
Picture of the Day: Matching toys
Ray Eaker submitted this photo and note: “After deciding on a color for my RV-7A — Caribbean Blue Metallic with Titanium Silver Honeycomb Accents — I decided the other new toys needed to match.”