“There is up to a 26% decrease in total takeoff distance from land and up to a 31% decrease from water,” added JJ Frigge, president, Hartzell Propeller. “This translates into safer takeoffs and landings on smaller lakes and shorter runways.”
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Picture of the Day: Warm winter sunset
Carlo Wise submitted this photo and note: “A view of a warm winter sunset from a Velocity XLRG.”
How did I get here?
When I was 15 years old I had a plan for where my life would take me. It was a very specific plan, one that I followed for many years with great diligence. Then, I took a turn in an unexpected direction. That new road led me here. To where I am now. To a whole new place where I feel comfortable and content.
New report validates BasicMed
“The FAA’s report to Congress confirms what we have known for years: BasicMed works and BasicMed pilots remain safe pilots,” said AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker. “We have just gone through the safest three to four years in general aviation history.”
Carbon Cub UL debuts at SUN ‘n FUN
Developed for international markets, the Carbon Cub UL is the launch airplane for the new Rotax 160-hp turbocharged engine.
Boses introduces new headset at SUN ‘n FUN
The A30 features reduced clamping force for comfort, improved clarity, and a new digital active noise reduction system that enables three modes of user selectable noise cancellation for use in different flight environments, from piston aircraft to commercial airliners, company officials said.
‘What’s happening?’
Approximately halfway through the takeoff roll the student suddenly put in hard left rudder. Instructor commanded student to stop, but the student continued hard left rudder while saying “what’s happening?”
Picture of the Day: Backcountry flying down under
Pat Barry submitted this photo and note: “A remote airport in a ski area in Australia.”
Hamilton Metalplane’s pedigree
There’s a reason the Hamilton Metalplane reminds you of a Ford Trimotor. The original Ford 3-AT Trimotor, as well as the Hamilton aircraft, were worked on by a young aircraft designer named James McDonnell — yes, that James McDonnell.