“The tool’s sole purpose when used along with manual or pneumatic vacuum pumps, is to extract fluids such as engine oil, diesel fuel, and hydraulic fluids from spin-on filters prior to removal.”
Pilots
uAvionix boosts situational awareness on runways
uAvionix’s FlightLine ADS-B surveillance and situational awareness system has been selected by the FAA to help reduce the risk of runway incursions at U.S. airports.
New plaques celebrate pilots
Sporty’s has launched a new line of Pilot License Plaques, designed to commemorate the significant milestones achieved by aviators worldwide.
Problems with fuel pump contributes to homebuilt’s crash
A total loss of engine power due to intermittent operation of both the engine-driven fuel pump and the electric boost pump. Contributing was the pilot’s delay in rejecting the takeoff, after the initial loss of engine power, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Mt Baker from a Bonanza
Basie Spies submitted this photo and note: “Bonanza G35 flying east on the US-Canadian border.”
Living in era of technological breakthroughs
For all the fear, negativity, and derision we hear in the news and on social media, I continue to believe we live in amazing times. Our lives are immeasurably improved by access to increasingly inexpensive, more reliable, more capable technologies.
First flight: Solar-powered Skydweller
Skydweller, an uncrewed solar-powered aircraft that has a wingspan greater than a 747, completed its first flight April 4, 2024. According to company officials, the aircraft, took off, flew, and landed by itself, without humans on board or in control, from Stennis International Airport (KHSA) in Bay St Louis, Mississippi.
Fundraising campaign launched to preserve historic photo collection
The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame has launched a fundraising campaign to support the digitization and preservation of the Leo J. Kohn Aviation Photography Collection.
Latest ForeFlight release includes aeronautical drawer
ForeFlight has released version 16.3, which includes an Aeronautical Map Drawer, Basic Navlog Template, Power Lines on the Basemap, and more.