New from Sporty’s is the 50 Fun Flying Destinations Guide, a digital guide that showcases flying destinations across the United States, each selected for its unique charm, aviation history, or must-see attractions.
Pilots
Dynon autopilot certified for Mooneys
Dynon Certified’s autopilot — available as an option for its certified SkyView HDX avionics system — is now FAA approved for all Mooney M20J and M20K aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise north of the Arctic Circle in Finland
Ari Tamminen submitted this photo and note: “Tuula Herva took this misty early morning picture of Erkki Herva’s Nando Groopo Trail in Lake Marrasjärvi, Finland.”
Can my engine really be converted with just a simple adjustment?
I am building a Velocity and it happens that I purchased a zero time rebuilt 250-hp Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 engine. I have been told by a maintenance shop that the only difference between a C4B5 and a D4B5 is the setting of the fuel servo. The D4B5 is rated at 260 horsepower, and they claim they can adjust the servo to convert the C4B5 into a D4B5.
Air Safety Institute releases early analysis of SR22 crash
On Sept. 28, 2024, a Cirrus SR22 crashed at First Flight Airport (KFFA) near the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Sadly, the aircraft’s pilot and all four passengers perished in the accident.
Dates for 2025 National Championship Air Races revealed
Dates for the 2025 National Championship Air Races (NCAR) will be Wednesday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 14 in the event’s new home of Roswell, New Mexico.
Registration opens for Concorde’s Virtual IA renewals
Now in its fifth year, the Virtual IA Renewal Series features maintenance training seminars focused on three disciplines: Piston Engine Starting, Turbine Engine Starting, and Rotorcraft.
Picture of the Day: W99 from Above
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol glider operations in the West Virginia Wing offer gorgeous sights all day long at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
The bottom line on airport finances
Some pilots share a misconception of airport finances. Comments run along the lines of “Why should I be charged for that? The government funds airports, doesn’t it?” Well, yes and no.