by William E. Dubois | Dec 28, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221222, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Questions from the Cockpit
Galen, one of our pilot readers, writes: Hello, I have always wondered why the left magneto is to the right on the keyswitch, and the right magneto is to the left. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Dec 26, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221222, ATC, Aviation News, Feature, flying, ForeFlight, General Aviation, Pilots
A flight home is the most extreme test yet of this instrument-rated pilot’s proficiency. Read More
by Ben Sclair | Dec 21, 2022 | 20221222, ASRS, Aviation News, General Aviation, NTSB, Opinion, Touch & Go
As a reminder, FAR Part 91.3 is titled “Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command.” Part (a) states, “The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority, as to the operation of that aircraft.” Read...
by Ben Visser | Dec 19, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221222, aircraft engines, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion, Pilots, Visser's Voice
Recently an engine rebuilder called with a question I had not heard before. He asked if multigrade oils would increase the possibility of valve sticking in piston aircraft engines. My first response was “why would you think that?” Then I started to think through the...
by Janice Wood | Dec 18, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221222, Aviation News, Feature, flying, General Aviation, Pilots, volunteer pilots
After disaster strikes, general aviation pilots are often the first on the scene, delivering much-needed relief supplies. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221222, Aviation News, aviation scholarships, Briefings, flight training, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
Valued at $1,350, the scholarship includes private pilot ground school and two introductory flights with a flight instructor. Read...
