All lights and controls in the cockpit are required to be labeled. Imagine a pilot’s surprise when either the red light or white light on this panel illuminates in flight! Is it time to switch tanks, or did the oil pressure just go out of limits? Is a door open, or is the alternator dead? Without knowing the answer, the potential situation could pose a serious problem.
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Roy Beisswenger reports from Beach Blast 2011, the third annual PPG beach fly-in held each May at Panama City Beach, Florida.
FRED to Florida
Geoff Jones - 3
After more than 50 years, Eric Cluttons original prototype is still flying. By Geoff Jones.
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The dream of flying cars remains alive and well, and several companies are taking on the challenge. By Roy Beisswenger.