Planning On Buying A Used Aircraft? Things To Keep In Mind.
One of the most obvious advantages of buying a used aircraft is the significantly lower price compared to its brand new counterpart. However, another lesser-known benefit is that a well-maintained used plane has a proven track record (FYI, factory-fresh planes are not always more reliable than well-maintained pre-owned ones). ...
Pilot Fell Asleep for 40 Minutes Due to Hypoxia
A small aircraft pilot in Australia fell asleep for around 40 minutes mid-flight due to fatigue, lack of sleep, and mild hypoxia, according to The Guardian report last month. The air traffic control lost contact when the Cessna aircraft flew over Brisbane and the Gold coast in July 2020, prompting authorities to ...
Corrosion Inspection and Maintenance for Your Aircraft
Like anything made of metal, an aircraft is prone to corrosion that often happens when an alloy reacts with other chemical elements or compounds such as oxygen, hydrogen, and battery acids. Other things that can corrode an airplane include cleaning solutions, dirt, grease, water, and dust. Certain environments can also ...
Piper PA-18: Overview and Specifications
First introduced in 1949, the Piper PA-18 is a high-wing, two-seater monoplane powered by a Lycoming 150 hp engine. As an improved version of PA-11, it looks like a classic Cub with some minor paint modifications minus the iconic bear logo imprinted on its tail. Around 8,500 Piper PA-18 were manufactured, with most ...
Feasible Ways for the Aviation Industry to Cut Back Emissions
While the aviation carbon emissions only account for about 1.7% of the global greenhouse gas emissions, there is a growing clamor for carbon-neutral flying among consumers, especially the millennials and Gen Z. In a recent survey released by the McKinsey & Company, about one-third of respondents said they were willing to ...