Two iconic history-making pilots, two groundbreakers in aviation policy, an Apollo-era astronaut, and a commercial aerospace pioneer and one of the richest men on the planet, make up the Class of 2023 for the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
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New name for KAFW
The 33-year-old airport is now Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Instructional flight ends when door flies off plane
When I turned to look the door latch was perpendicular to the door (open position) and the safety latch was engaged. I attempted to push the door latch to parallel to lock the door closed. Upon closing the latch the door disengaged and became removed from the airplane all within a second of closing the latch.
Picture of the Day: A pair of Carbon Cubs in the desert
Pete Dougherty submitted this photo and note: “A pair of Carbon Cubs in the desert near the 2022 High Sierra Fly-In in Nevada.”
Do multigrade oils increase valve sticking in piston airplane engines?
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 mechanics of the problem.
Who was the first in flight?
While the aviation community celebrated the first flight on Dec. 17, History.com posted a story that questioned whether the Dayton brothers were really the first in flight.
Video: WWII ace’s promotion to brigadier general
Of Wings & Things columnist Frederick A. Johnsen, who is also the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel, recently posted a video of the honorary promotion to brigadier general of Bud Anderson, beloved World War II fighter ace and postwar test pilot.
Zenith workshop returns to Southwest Texas in 2023
The hands-on workshop will take place Feb. 24-25, 2023, at Boerne Stage Airfield (5C1).
Distracted student pilot bends Cessna 150
The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention to the incorrect flap setting.