GA pilots know that flight preparation takes a good deal of planning and coordination. With so many checklists and steps, it is easy to overlook another important component of a safe flight: ground safety. In an article in the January/February issue of FAA Safety Briefing, “Safety from the Ground Up,” pilot, mechanic, and FAA Safety […]
Mountain Flying course online
Interested in mountain flying? Before you sign up with a qualified CFI for some flight training, get prepared with the Air Safety Institute’s interactive Mountain Flying online course. You’ll be able to experiment with the effects of density altitude on aircraft performance and get to see what it’s like to traverse mountains during the daylight […]
Lycoming adds Air Power as distributor
Lycoming Engines has added Air Power Inc., located at Arlington Municipal Airport (GKY) in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, to its worldwide distributor network. Founded in 1992, Air Power is an industry leader in the sale of factory engines and parts for general aviation, with over 27,000 factory engines sold worldwide, according to Lycoming officials. “Air […]
Seven entries for EAA’s Electric Flight Prize
Initial applications the $60,000 Electric Flight Prize at EAA AirVenture 2011 are filtering in from innovators ready to showcase their advancements in electric flight, according to EAA officials. AirVenture 2011 attendees will have an opportunity to witness the future of electric flight on display and in action through this contest, which will highlight an array […]
Extreme Aerosports new US agent for Sbach
Extreme Aerosports of Corvallis, Ore., has been named US agent for XtremeAir’s Sbach series of aerobatic aircraft. Pilots can choose between the single seat Sbach 300 or the two seat Sbach 342 models. Both are fully capable of aerobatic competition in the “unlimited” class. The two seat model also doubles as a speedy cross country […]
GA Training Symposium to feature top experts
More than two dozen industry experts have agreed to share insights and recommendations during the upcoming GA Pilot Training Reform Symposium, according to officials with the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). Panelists include: Jim Lauerman, President, AVEMCO Insurance Co. Dr. William Rhodes, Managing Member, Aerworthy Consulting LLC John King, Co-Owner, King Schools, Inc. […]
Greenspace returns to Sun ‘n Fun
When you think of “environmentally friendly products and services,” aviation may not be the first industry that comes to mind. But Sun ’n Fun and the Lindbergh Foundation are working to change that with the return of an exhibit area known as “GreenSpace.” The GreenSpace exhibit will again have a prominent location at this year’s […]
MatchBox unveils new line of electronics
MatchBox Aeronautical Systems unveiled a new line of aviation electronics designed and engineered by pilots for pilots at last month’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla. With its engineering and manufacturing facility based in Palm Coast, Florida, (XFL) MatchBox set its mission goals on delivering a host of electronic accessories for all pilots whether […]
Goodyear updates tire care manual
Goodyear’s Tire Care & Maintenance Manual has been updated with the latest information to help aircraft owners and other individuals responsible for tire maintenance get the optimum performance from their bias or radial aircraft tires. The manual contains information designed not only to teach how to properly operate and maintain aircraft tires but also demonstrates […]