Lycoming Claims Fuel Aromatics May Be at Root of UND Fleet Valve Problems
The University of North Dakota had reported ‘abnormal exhaust valve recession’ before reverting back to 100LL aviation fuel.
The University of North Dakota had reported ‘abnormal exhaust valve recession’ before reverting back to 100LL aviation fuel.
UND has gone back to 100LL from UL94 after citing an issue with “exhaust valve recession” in the Lycoming engines that power its fleet.
Home to one of the first accredited aviation programs in the United States and boasting one of the largest civilian aircraft fleets in North America, the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences campus in Grand Forks maintains an industry-leading reputation in aerospace education and research.
Previous restrictions were unwelcoming to pilot candidates from overseas.
Flight training before graduating high school is an excellent idea for any teenager interested in a flying career, but don’t rush.
Elizabeth Bjerke, an associate dean at the University of North Dakota, discusses what’s changed at her school since the death of flight student John Hauser, and what changes are still to come.
Piper Aircraft Names Carson Calhoun and Piper Hechtl as the two new brand ambassadors at the University of North Dakota.
Applications open now for awards that will empower 25 vets to earn private pilot certificates.
The incident that killed a University of North Dakota aviation student on October 18 was not the result of a mechanical malfunction, the NTSB says.
The University of North Dakota halted all flight activities Tuesday after an aviation student died in an airplane crash that happened during a training flight Monday evening. The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. Monday in Trail County, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The student pilot, identified by the university as 19-year-old John Hauser, […]