Berlin Airshow Open for Business
Halfway through the week at one of the oldest airshows things are flying (May 27-June 1, 2008). The Berlin airshow began in 1909 and moved from being the Frankfurt airshow to Berlin in 1992. Considering it is mainly a governmental and military event and open to the public on Friday only it is expected to [...]
New Cure Coming for Hanger Rash…
Ever bumped a wing or a tail section while putting the plane up? Ever leave your coffee cup sitting on a wing during preflight only to realize it when you heard the “thud” on the elevator during start?
Dumb mistakes that can ground you…well the Brits are trying to help us out a bit with our [...]
Parade of Pistons
I visited the “secret” parade of pistons yesterday at Addison Airport (ADS). It was a nice little event with some nice planes from most several manufacturers. Cessna , Beechcraft, Diamond, Mooney, Indus, Remo, Liberty and more all had planes and displays there. I got to sit in and discuss them with there respect sales reps as [...]
Electrical Failure Anyone?
Just keep flying the plane…it doesn’t mean the engine quits!
The story unfolds on a dark winter night, in IMC, in a 1972 Piper Cherokee Six, with two souls on board. What I am about to share with you has not been shared with my wife so let’s keep it that way, she might not appreciate [...]
