Don Schwanke submitted this photo and note: “This day, March 28, 2021, was my ‘someday’.”
Pilots
Ask Paul: Replacing a lost data plate
What is the best way to find an engine serial number without using the data plate?
Young Eagles return to the skies
The first Young Eagles day for EAA Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida, saw 15 kids take their first flights on March 19, 2022. For some, this might have been a life-changing day.
Let’s talk about aviation culture
The WINGS Industry Network’s next WIN Insights Live broadcast features Bob Rockmaker, president and CEO of the Flight School Association of America. His presentation, “Let’s Talk About Aviation Culture,” begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Rare P-47 Thunderbolt lands in Georgia
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia is acquiring a rare World War II P-47 Thunderbolt as a long-term restoration project.
Carb ice: A known unknown
From our first flight training lesson we were taught that carbureted engines are susceptible to the formation of “carb Ice” and it can occur at anytime and at any power setting…even at high-cruise power settings, but not always. The potential for carb ice even varies among aircraft types — Piper and Cessna are prime examples. That’s part of the dilemma: The “unknown.”
Women in Aviation conference tops expectations
Women in Aviation’s 2022 conference exceeded expectations, drawing more than 4,500 people from across the globe, including representatives from Nigeria, Brazil, Ireland, Germany, and more.
New Pacific Northwest summer fly-in slated
Pilots are welcome to camp at the airport or stay in the nearby town of Republic.
uAvionix launches drone avionics trade-up program
The new program enables users of uncertified Mode A/C/S and ADS-B transponders models to trade up to the uAvionix ping200X, the only TSO certified transponder for drones on the market today, according to company officials.