Brad Cohen submitted this photo and note: “Took my son for the ubiquitous $100 hamburger and gave him some dual.”
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The mighty Mars miracle
It’s nothing short of a miracle on so many fronts that a huge 1940s flying boat in flyable condition is offered for sale in 2022. And it can be yours — for $5 million.
Initiative to eliminate lead from aviation fuel by 2030 takes off
The Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative calls for an industry and government partnership “to expand and accelerate the actions and policies necessary for a viable high-octane unleaded replacement for the current 100 octane low-lead aviation gasoline (100LL), without compromising the existing U.S. transportation infrastructure system, aviation safety and the economic and broader public benefits of general aviation.”
General aviation aircraft sales rebound
“The strength and tenacity of the general aviation industry has provided a strong foundation for the industry to rebound from pandemic-related setbacks with a powerful showing in 2021,” said Pete Bunce, GAMA President and CEO. “Total aircraft shipments are converging on figures that were seen before the outset of the pandemic.”
New scholarship honors the legacy of Jacquie Warda
Ladies Love Taildraggers have created a new tailwheel endorsement scholarship to honor airshow pilot and mentor Jacquie Warda, who passed away in January 2022. Applications are due April 15, 2022, for the $2,000 scholarship.
Catastrophic engine failure on first flight since overhaul
I feel the mechanic created this situation by not performing the overhaul in a timely manner. He would work for a few hours, leave the hangar and not get back to the job for days or weeks. This caused him to lose track as to where he was in the overhaul process, and consequently, miss a very important step.
Picture of the Day: Taxi on ice
Lincoln Benedict submitted this photo and note: “A group taxi back on a busy day at the Alton Bay Ice Runway in New Hampshire.”
Top-selling LSA in 2021
Zenith once again tops the list of best-selling light-sport aircraft, with Rans No. 2 in homebuilt aircraft. Van’s RV-12 took the top spot as the #1 fully-built LSA.
Plans to close KHTO delayed
“We are encouraged by the town’s willingness to delay and to remain engaged with aviation stakeholders on shaping the future of KHTO,” said Alex Gertsen, NBAA’s director for airports and ground infrastructure. “That said, NBAA remains very concerned about the flawed plan to close KHTO and reopen a new airport.”