by William E. Dubois | Sep 4, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250904, aviation accidents, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Human Factors, NTSB, Opinion, Pilots
When something unexpected happens in flight we’ve all been taught to Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. But pilots need to realize that’s not a checklist, but a cycle to be repeated over and over again until the situation is resolved. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Aug 26, 2025 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots
Many, if not most, pilots, CFIs, and A&Ps are unaware of the FAA’s interpretation process. And you can’t amend your behavior if you’re not aware the rules have changed. Read...
by Paul McBride | Aug 23, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250904, aircraft engines, Ask Paul, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Lycoming Engines, Opinion, Pilots
Those little “cracks” are actually channels for the oil to travel through as it lubricates the cylinder walls. Read...
by Jamie Beckett | Aug 20, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250904, Aviation News, faa, flying, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, Opinion, Pilots, Politics for Pilots, sport pilot
I’m a huge fan of the loosening up of restrictions on pilots when done wisely, with solid data to base changes on, and with reasonable oversight. MOSAIC looks to be doing just that. Read...
by Frederick Johnsen | Aug 20, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250904, Aviation News, B-17, flying, General Aviation, Of Wings & Things, Opinion, p-51, Pilots, Warbirds
War-time pilots were told ditching a B-17, P-51, B-24 and other warbirds was a “last resort.” Read...
by Ben Visser | Aug 17, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250821, avgas, Aviation Fuel, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, unleaded avgas, Visser's Voice
Oil refineries add 0.5 grams of Tetraethyllead (TEL) per gallon to 80/87 fuel. But why? Read...
