In The Girl Aviator and the Phantom Airship (originally published in 1911), Peggy Prescott and her brother Roy must win the $5,000 grand prize at an air show before a scheming banker forecloses on their aunt’s Long Island farm. From the book’s dustcover, “Peggy and Roy are two orphans who drop out of school and […]
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Free DUATS replacement from iFlightPlanner
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The FAA will discontinue the Direct User Access Terminal Service (DUATS) at 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday, May 16, 2018, and for pilots in search of a DUATS replacement, an iFlightPlanner Free membership may fill the void. All single-pilot iFlightPlanner memberships include web-based flight planning, digital aeronautical charts, hi-res weather imagery, certified weather briefs, and flight plan […]
Latest edition of Aviation Weather Services released
FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 00-45H, Aviation Weather Services, has been updated to include Change 1, effective January 2018. With symbols and conversion charts, internet links and more, this book is key for pilots seeking an understanding of the weather resources available for preflight and inflight decision-making, according to ASA officials. Supported with full-color illustrations, the […]
FreeFlight Systems partners with Avidyne to provide ADS-B In
FreeFlight Systems will provide its certified RANGR ADS-B receivers to Avidyne customers. Avidyne will bundle an IFD system and a ADS-B Outcapable Mode S transponder with FreeFlight Systems RANGR-RX ADS-B receiver to offer a complete ADS-B solution, company officials said. The TSO-certified RANGR-RX provides pilots with ADS-B Flight Information Services Broadcast (FISB) and Traffic Information […]
King’s drone students can now study offline
Aspiring Drone Pilots can study when they are offline by using the free KING Companion App for iPad or iPhone together with King Schools’ Online Drone Pilot License Test Prep Course. The app allows students who are preparing for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test to download their lessons, including all text, graphics, […]
True Blue Power introduces AC-to-DC Voltage Converter
True Blue Power has introduced a 2,000-watt, AC-to-DC voltage converter. The TC2000 is ideal for aircraft with AC electrical systems that require 28-volt DC power, according to company officials. The voltage converter delivers 28-volt DC power to in-flight entertainment systems; interior and exterior lighting; and in-seat, cabin and cockpit USB power. One TC2000 powers more […]
Aeroplane Apparel Company debuts
Aeroplane Apparel Company has introduced its collection of clothing to celebrate our nation’s rich aviation heritage. The new online clothing retailer showcases T-shirt designs made in the USA. Highlights of the new company’s clothing line include four distinctive T-shirt categories, according to company officials. The first, known as the Adventure Collection, is comprised of T-shirt […]
Garmin introduces InReach Mini
Garmin has introduced the inReach Mini, a smaller and more compact satellite communicator with available two-way messaging and a 24/7 SOS function when combined with an inReach subscription to access the Iridium satellite network. Measuring just under 4″ tall by 2″ wide, and weighing 3.5 ounces, the inReach Mini can easily be carried in a […]
Flight Outfitters releases new shirts and hats for summer flying adventures
Flight Outfitters’ has released a line of T-shirts and hats to outfit pilots for their summer flying adventures. The Sunset T-shirt was recently redesigned and is available in heather navy with a float plane landing at sunset; the Mountain Range T-shirt comes in heather royal blue and features a mountain range and a floatplane, while […]