Wittman Fields varied between scuddy and closed to VFR Saturday morning but the afternoon is beautiful with a broken sky and light winds. The flight line operations, parking, greeting, and camping volunteers are earning their “pay” now. The air traffic controller sounds like an auctioneer. Action is hot and heavy at AirVenture!
In Case You Missed It
Return of the Turbo-Compound
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Everything old is new again. Paul Lamar looks at the turbo-compound engine, developed in the post-WW-II era. Thrown over for jet engines, it may yet hold promise today as we search for more energy efficient ways to get the most out of increasingly expensive fuel.
Homebuilt Accidents: BuzzKill
Crashes while maneuvering at low altitude have a high mortality rate.