Vintage Aviation News

JULY 14, 2025

In 2008, the aircraft was purchased by Mike Schilling of Kenai, Alaska, and trucked to Geraldton, Ontario, where it was completely restored from the firewall back by Recon Air. Our approach to Base Camp started with a circling descent to a southbound left base that took us between Mounts Frances and Crosson.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

mph Standard Cruise Speed: 75 mph at 2,150 rpm Climb at Gross Weight: 300 fpm at 55 mph Maximum Dive Speed: 122 mph Take Off Distance From Sod At Sea Level: 352 ft; to clear 50” object, 737 ft Landing Approach Speed: 60 mph Landing Distance, Firm Dry Surface: 390 ft; to clear 50” object, 605 ft. gph at take-off (2,300 rpm), 4.27

Firewall

Air Facts

JULY 3, 2024

Stubbornly, I firewalled the black knob. With low time in type, and the frisson of approaching a strange airport, a blind reach to the left sidewall could land on either. Fortunately, I happened to glance to the left at my hand, despite rapidly approaching the ground, and instantly saw where it was misplaced.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 28, 2024

He was too slow on his approach and was given “come on” signals by the Landing Signals Officer; when he was issued a subsequent “wave-off” command, the pilot banked away from the carrier with too little power, leading to a crash. According to MAM’s press release: “[On January 20th, 1944,] Lieutenant Charles L.

Firewall

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 19, 2024

After a short flight, Johnson entered the pattern for his first approach. Standing on the port side of the deck adjacent to the arresting wires was the Landing Signal Officer (LSO), who carefully observed Johnson’s approach. The power plant modifications plate on the engine bay’s firewall. Johnson had just 388.5

Tail

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Most contacts requested information on ordering a firewall forward kit, and/or asking if we had kits for other types of piston aircraft, especially the C182, C210, C206 and Piper PA28 series. So, we decided to seek FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval to allow owners to swap their old airframes to our firewall forward engine kit.

Firewall

Gary's Flight Journal

OCTOBER 25, 2023

I picked up flight following with Dover as I approached Delaware Coastal. I did give the firewall and gear a once over after taking a peek at the runway for miscellaneous parts that may have been left behind. I roll for take off at 7:45 sunrise was 7:16. The ride was smooth and 3 Tango Charlie made very good power on departure.

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sure, the economics put the airplane in the high-value category in the wild world of 2024 aviation, but this approach ignores what it’s like to fly the RV-12. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. Vso approach speed is 53 knots. But it’s not difficult to learn.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 9, 2025

In older models, like Piper’s Cub and Aeronca’s Champ, the fuel tank is mounted above the pilot’s feet, between the firewall and the instrument panel. Both should be considered part of a comprehensive approach to wearable fire protection. They, like my Beech Debonair, left the factory with plywood floorboards.

Turbulence

iPad Pilot News

MAY 29, 2024

To get started, ensure your computer firewall and Wi-Fi router are not blocking UDP traffic port 49002. You’ll have to consult your router and firewall support documents to configure your settings appropriately. Has it been a while since you’ve even flown an approach in actual conditions?

Rudder

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

” C3040 ready for transport to RARE Aircraft_s shop in Minnesota (Garry Ackerman) When a person already owns multiple airplanes and projects, that person instinctively knows the approach to the wife about buying another one must be carefully considered. Some parts were re-fabricated at Faribault, such as the firewall.

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Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Poor Control Feel When the aircraft approaches a stall, the boundary layer separates from the wing. To the Firewall (Power) Quick and smooth power application is also required to minimize altitude loss during stall recovery. Buffeting is like flying in rough, choppy air. Aim to get the nose level with the horizon.

Stability

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Its even better here, with generous hip- and legroom between the convex doors and the structural center console that runs from the firewall through the cabin to the baggage bulkhead. Come in at 65 KIAS with a small amount of power during a normal 3-degree glide slope approach and the runway will find you.

Rudder

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

But it was apparent the smallest Grumman flying boat was too small and full of quirks—the cabin door won’t open if the flaps are down, for example—to justify something approaching a direct copy. Pretty much the only metal parts are the landing gear legs, stainless firewalls, engine mounts, engines and hardware.

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