Heavy rains over the last two days have left the Lakeland airport a mud-sodden mess. Early impressions are that the show traffic will ramp up slowly; areas of aircraft parking were notably bare, likely a result of the mud. Press conferences are scheduled throughout the day, and we’ll bring you news from the show as we get it.
In Case You Missed It
Wind Tunnel
Stall flutter is the result of the elastic axis of a wings surface being aft of the aerodynamic center, resulting in instability. A vicious cycle of lift, twist, stall and lift may ensue.
What’s New
MGL Avionics announces its new XTreme EMS engine monitoring system, the RANS S-19 Venterra has joined the FAA’s official 51% eligibility list, and Wicks Aircraft Supply adds a new Dual XGPS150 universal Bluetooth Receiver to its product lineup.
