Now available exclusively from Sporty’s are Faro Stealth Headsets. “We’re pleased to offer the Faro Stealth line of headsets, which are a great alternative for pilots who appreciate a great value,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Faro Stealth headsets are ideal for student pilots, passengers and those on a tighter budget.” Pilots have a […]
Waiting out the storm
Steve Nelson captured this shot of two colorful bizjets on the ramp at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colorado, after a summer storm has passed.
Mountain beacons bring pilots safely home
By LINDE HOFF In 2011, an experienced pilot was attempting to land in a mountainous area in the dark. Unfortunately, he had a problem with his equipment, so his GPS was scrambled and useless to him — a pilot’s worst nightmare in these modern days. He was relying solely on what he could see out the window […]
New pathway towards FAA approvals emerges
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A proposed new compliance pathway for Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for manufacturing of safety-enhancing avionics and other low risk equipment emerged during a Jan. 17 meeting in Oshkosh between officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), top FAA officials, and others in the aviation industry. This alternate approach would […]
FAA to hold SoCal Metroplex webinars and workshops
The FAA will hold webinars and public workshops through Feb. 8 on upcoming airspace improvements that will occur throughout Southern California. The improvements are part of the Southern California Metroplex project, which will replace dozens of existing conventional air routes with new satellite-based routes. The FAA undertook the project to improve airspace safety and efficiency, according […]
Call for nominations for EAA’s Sport Aviation Halls of Fame
The Experimental Aircraft Association has put out a call for nominations for the 2017 Sport Aviation Halls of Fame inductees. Association officials notes that each aircraft community has its own processes and deadlines for nominations: Homebuilder’s Hall of Fame: Download and complete a nomination form from the EAA website and mail it to the Homebuilder’s […]
New edition of Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide released
The Eleventh Edition of the Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide has been updated to comply with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and other recent FAA publications, rules and procedures. Designed to help prepare student pilots for the oral exam portion of their checkride with FAA examiners, this guide is also great preparation for flight reviews, […]
Crazy Horse
David Jones sent in these photos, snapped at Stallion 51 in Kissimmee, Florida. The first features Crazy Horse and Crazy Horse 2 on the ramp, while the other two showcase the P-51s in the hangar at KISM.
Memphis Belle restoration to be complete by May
DAYTON, Ohio — One of the most recognizable symbols of World War II will once again report for duty exactly 75 years after its crew finished their last mission in the war against Nazi Germany on May 17, 1943. The B-17F Memphis Belle – the first U.S. Army Air Forces heavy bomber to complete 25 […]