The Boeing XF8B was a massive WWII-era carrier fighter designed to serve as a fighter, bomber, interceptor, and torpedo ...

Piston-engined fighters ruled the roost for thirty years. A brutal survival of the fittest ensured a rapid evolution of these characterful machines; the final fighters were over six times faster and ...

Many aerospace companies utilize newer engines to power their aircraft, but one has stood the test of time so well that ...

Despite overall advancements in aircraft technology, piston aircraft engines are a primary source of mechanical failures and accidents, often stemming from issues largely unchanged since the 1930s. A ...

Active engine monitoring and data analysis are crucial for preventing failures, enhancing safety, and reducing operational costs in piston aircraft, despite many still relying on outdated ...

In response to a congressional request, the committee will conduct a study and issues a report on lead emissions from piston-powered general-aviation aircraft. The committee’s report will include ...

The Piston to Turbine Transition Guide at covers the financial crossover analysis. This article picks up where both of those ...