The new 4-blade propeller was recently certified by EASA, with FAA certification in the works. Initial certification was for the Twin Mustang F82, but the propeller can also be installed on the P-51, according to officials with the German company.
Aircraft
Specialized ladder for aircraft maintenance introduced
The free-standing ladder, made of aerospace grade aluminum, comes in six-, eight- and 10-foot sizes and includes a tray for tools and parts.
Precautionary landing ends in seriously injured pilot
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing which, resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
Heavy metal: The Junkers armored patrol plane
The armored Junkers J.I reached frontline units toward the end of 1917 during World War I. The biplane gained affection for the rugged protection it offered its crews, who flew at low altitudes to determine the ebb and flow of the front lines of combat.
Video: Are you fit for flight?
“When it comes to your airman medical status, just how honest and thorough are you when filling out that MedExpress or BasicMed form?” FAA officials ask in the video’s introduction. “Are you telling your AME everything he or she needs to know? If you are gaming the system, it’s time to come clean.”
New maintenance training facility opens at KDAY
Located in a renovated hangar at James M. Cox Dayton International Airport in Ohio, Sinclair’s Aviation Maintenance Training Facility provides students with the latest technology and hands-on experience required for careers in the aviation maintenance industry, according to college officials.
CubCrafters introduces thermal infrared camera system
CubCrafters has introduced a new thermal infrared imaging system option for Garmin G3X equipped aircraft that “dramatically improves flight crew situational awareness during both air and ground operations in reduced visibility or low light situations.”
Improper checklist use bends Beech
The pilot’s improper checklist use, which resulted in an electrical malfunction and subsequent gear up landing.
Picture of the Day: Ready to go
Steven Meyer submitted this photo and note: “A PT-19 readies for engine start in Tucson, Arizona.”