The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) will hold its Spring membership meeting on Thursday, March 29, and Friday, March 30, in Scottsdale, Arizona. In addition to association business and networking, attendees will have the opportunity to hear three speakers, including Dick Rutan and Clay Lacy. Economist Brian Beaulieu, CEO of the Institute for Trend Research, […]
FAA certifies 5-blade prop on Dornier 228 series
MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received an FAA STC for the next generation 5-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(G)/CFRL250-55b on the Dornier Do228-100, -200 Series Series with Honeywell TPE331-5-252D, TPE331-5B-252D or TPE331-10T-511D, or TPE331-10P-511D engines. According to MT-Propeller officials, the propeller installation: Has about 80 pounds less weight than the original 4-blade propellers with aluminum blades Provides […]
Aviation Data Trainer app now available
QinetiQ North America’s Aviation Data Trainer application is now available in the iTunes Store. The application provides air traffic controllers, pilots, airport staff and flight enthusiasts with a way to memorize and test themselves on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) data sets — or codes — that […]
Breakfast on ice for Minnesota general aviation pilots
Our friends in EAA Chapter 551 periodically send us photos of their great flying adventures. One of the latest was a Saturday morning “breakfast on ice” in -5° temperatures at Eddy’ Resort on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. Some pictures follow of the ice runway and the camaraderie shared by this very active group of […]
FAA updates ASRS program
A blog post by attorney Greg Reigel at GlobalAir.com notes that the FAA has updated its Advisory Circular for the Aviation Safety Reporting Program, sometimes known to general aviation pilots as the “NASA” form as NASA officials administer the program. The update provides a bit of leniency for pilots and others in aviation. Previously, incidents […]
Motorcycles take flight
MotoPOD has developed a motorcycle loading system for Piper PA-32/34 series airplanes. A patent-pending collection of ramps and fixtures allows the pilot to load and secure a street-legal motorcycle while a built-in winch system, powered by a cordless drill, does all the work. After landing, it takes just a few minutes to remove the motorcycle […]
AOPA launches MyFlightTraining website
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has launched the new MyFlightTraining website, designed to be a tool for student pilots to help them through flight training and track their progress. “Learning to fly is always challenging, and students need all the support they can get,” said AOPA President Craig Fuller. “By bringing such an extensive […]
Adventure Pilot releases iFly 720 GPS
Adventure Pilot is now shipping its new premium GPS navigation device for general aviation pilots. The new iFly 720 builds on popular features from the iFly 700, while new features include sunlight readability, automated Wi-Fi updating and iFly Streets. The 720 also has premium hardware enhancements like a faster processor, more efficient memory, and an […]
Snap-On debuts secure toolbox
Snap-On has introduced its Level 5 KTC Keyless Tool Control series, offering tool storage that secures tools by using an electronic keypad or scanning an ID badge to gain entry into a tool box. The KTC system is ideal for boxes that are often on-the-go, such as those used by aircraft mechanics, according to Snap-On […]