The short running of the engine pumps heavier oil throughout the engine. Better corrosion protection is the theory. What is your opinion?
Pilots
GA pitches in for hurricane relief
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has activated its Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) database to facilitate the general aviation and business aviation industry’s mobilization in support of relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has caused widespread damage to communities across the Southeastern U.S.
ASA introduces new version of AirClassics Flight Bag
The new version features larger end pockets, lanyard, and inside color.
Pilot loses control during pattern work
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Formation over Connecticut
Ross Detwiler submitted this photo and note: “Two of us own the Baron together. My partner, Al, also owns a Bonanza from which this picture was taken. Our friend Chris held the camera out the right side window to get this shot.”
Human Factors: Even a little crash can be deadly
More often than not, it’s the little things that kill you. For instance, of all the myriad hazards of flying the bush in Alaska, death by pond taxi in the state’s third-largest city would seem so low on the list of possibilities as to be nearly impossible. And yet…
Work begins on new terminal for KWWR
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, in collaboration with the City of Woodward, recently celebrated the groundbreaking for a new terminal at West Woodward Airport (KWWR).
Light glare, dirty windscreen lead to impact with ditch
The pilot’s decision to continue the taxi without visual reference to the surface, due to his vision being impaired by darkness and glare, which resulted in the airplane’s departure from the paved surface and impact with a ditch. Contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the pilot.
Picture of the Day: Electric airplane wows Aviation Weekend visitors
Susan Loricchio submitted this photo and note: “Recently, I co-organized ‘Aviation Weekend’ with Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. We were lucky enough to have the world’s first FAA certified all-electric aircraft, Pipistrel’s Velis Electro, on hand for an up lose look, courtesy of Lincoln Park Aviation.”