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https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/289633/ It looks as of they are committed to continuing to shop kit's and parts long term.

https://www.npr.org/2023/12/03/1216870386/alaska-airlines-to-buy-hawaiian-airlines

I have a job offer that (if accepted) will move me toward DC. I hate commuting, so I would likely find myself living under the SFRA. How often I fly is directly tied to how long it takes to get to the plane. Does anyone have experience owning and flying a plane in the DC SFRA? Can you give...

(Not my video, but I like to follow aircraft auto conversions) The link starts with an examination of the engine, the first 30 minutes are background and an engine swap. This video came up in my Youtube feed, it seems that the engine had a custom tune for 87 octane fuel (Viking recommends 91)...

I want to build a plane one day, and the Sonex High Wing is very appealing seeing as I really like the Wittman Tailwind and the all-metal Sonex eases my concerns about "What if I can never get a hangar". When you consider that the Sonex marketing has specifically cited the Tailwind as an...

What is involved with a US PPL flying in Germany? What is required to fly German registered Microlights (Like the Rizen or other sub-600kg airplanes)?

My current IT job is coming to and I find myself thinking about making a jump to full time pilot. Realistically, I am looking for my next IT job, but I have not flown as much as I want to in the last 2 years. As a PPL with 200 hours, how much time and money would I need to budget to get to CFI...

This is a bit of an odd question, but I am a low time pilot (with not claims) that has been shopping for an experimental for a while, and recently I thought I found one that would be great: a Davis DA-2. Everything I read suggested it flys like a PA-28, the price was good, the metal airframe...

I just commented on MOSAIC, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/24/2023-14425/modernization-of-special-airworthiness-certification In my opinion, the NPRM has many positives, but this is a chance to address the issues before they become rules. Please take some time to comment...

I'm looking to purchase a plane that is located east of Seattle. Can anyone suggest a mechanic to check it out?

Any suggestions for insurers? My agent mostly does certified airplanes and her underwriters are not interested in the HKS700e that the.plane is running.

I have been shopping for a plane for the last year, and twice I have made it to the prebuy stage before finding issues that cause me to walk away. I have spent a fair bit of money on shop time, and that money has best case saved me thousands more and worst case prevented a disaster. Nothing...

I'm reading through the MOSAIC NPRM and (not being well versed in FAA Legalese, I find myself reading and rereading sections. One of the things I am not finding that I know was discussed was STCs for planes into sport pilot eligiblity (similar to the 6 seat STC for Cherokee 6s), am I just...

I'm airplane shopping and most of my effort has been focused on all metal/wing tank Luscombes. But, I learned to fly tailwheel in a 7ac Champ, and when I see them listed for sale I find myself mentally listening all the reasons I shouldn't buy one. This list includes: I don't, and likely will...

A few years ago, I was reading about a starter for the Continental A65, it used string, springs and a lever in the cockpit to hand start an A65 without having to prop it. I think it was a factory option on Chiefs (but I may be wrong about that). My Google-Fu is failing me, all it turns up is...

I have been working on my IR for over a year, but there has always been things slowing me down (CFI availability, airplane availability, personal distractions, etc). I would like to just get it done, and I am considering going to a flight school and finishing up. I currently have 24 hours of...

I know this is off topic, but on the off chance someone here knows more about passenger protections for flying commercial, I thought I would ask here. A friend was scheduled to fly today, but the flight was delayed 2.5 hours so he stayed home (40 minutes from the airport) instead of waiting in...

I learned to fly on a grass strip, but I have never used a dirt strip. I am looking at a plane that needs a little work, and when I inquired about hangar space at my closest airport I was informed they have a waitlist for tie downs. I spoke to someone who may be willing to do a short term...

I very specific plane has recently hit the market, but it needs some work. Although I have been avoiding project airplanes, this specific plane is so close to exactly what I want that I have been trying to find it to document some of its features. In short, its a folding wing EAB. If I had so...

I understand that a compass correction card is required, but is there any limit on how large the correction can be? background: I’m doing a checkout in a new plane, my CFI gives me a heading for maneuvers, I orient myself based on the compass and then he tells me that I’m 30 degrees off...