Plane and Pilot

MAY 19, 2025

Just after departing from Runway 5, the pilot announced on the airports common traffic advisory frequency that the engine was running rough and he was returning to the airport. Another pilot flying in the airport traffic pattern reported that the accident airplane appeared too high and fast to land on Runway 23.

Rudder 76

Rudder Airplanes Annual Inspection Runway 76

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. But it’s not difficult to learn.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Individuals can attend training classes to obtain an LSA repairman certificate that, with the right endorsements, allows them to perform maintenance, including annual inspections, on their LSAs. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. But it’s not difficult to learn.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

According to CAA documents, the aircraft was modified with a 300hp engine and a Hamilton-Standard propeller, underwent weight-and-balance checks and an annual inspection. Some parts were re-fabricated at Faribault, such as the firewall. The new firewall that was added to the Stinson was a stainless steel piece.

Firewall 98

Firewall Airplanes Hangar Annual Inspection 98