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 98

Firewall Checkride Pilot General Aviation 98

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 52

Density Altitude Firewall Runway Approach 52

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.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

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 52

Rudder Approach Firewall Airplanes 52

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Another person drove to the final approach end of Runway 27 and hiked into the woods, looking for the missing plane. After eliminating all other possible causes, the NTSB eventually determined that the pilot became disoriented by sun glare while on final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.

Runway 97

Runway Final Approach Pilot Firewall 97

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.

Firewall 98

Firewall Airplanes Hangar Annual Inspection 98

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 52

Stability Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Lift 52

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 98

Rudder Airplanes Aileron Crosswind 98

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.

Airplanes 79

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79

Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Any accident, regardless of its severity or frequency, highlights the critical importance of maintaining a proactive approach to safety, identifying and addressing potential safety issues and emerging trends, as well as implementing safety measures to reduce the likelihood of an accident. It has since returned to service, however.

Runway 257

Runway Airline Airlines Horizontal Stabilizer 257