Annual Inspection Rudder Runway 
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.
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 rudder hardly calls attention to itself outside of having plenty of authority. A nuance, perhaps. Vso approach speed is 53 knots.
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Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
Sharp stick-and-rudder work in crosswinds is a must. One place it’s not at home is taking off from short runways. Around the runway, the PA-46 can sting the pilot who doesn’t bring their A game. Other than oil changes, it generally does not require additional maintenance between annual inspections.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 2, 2025
He said that as he approached the airport, the reported weather indicated the wind was aligned with the runway. The pilot attempted to correct but when the wing came back down the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and the right main landing gear collapsed. During the rollout, the wind shifted, and the right wing rose.
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 rudder hardly calls attention to itself outside of having plenty of authority. A nuance, perhaps. Vso approach speed is 53 knots.
Vintage Aviation News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Conveniently for Pepsi, the aircraft has already left the factory with a white and blue scheme, so the Stinson was painted with the company’s logos on the front and rear portions of the fuselage and a bottle was painted on the rudder. On the rear fuselage the slogan “A Nickel Drink – Worth A Dime” was painted under the Pepsi-Cola logo.
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