“Cowboys of the Sky”, by Steven C. Levi, takes you for a wild ride through the heyday of aviation in Alaska. The book is a history of Alaska bush pilots from the 1920s to the 1960s and includes all of those stories you heard, like the Great Corpse Rush, the Arctic Bump and Harold “Thrill […]
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New edition of Multi-Engine Oral Exam Guide released
ASA has just released the seventh edition of the “Multi-Engine Oral Exam Guide,” which reflects the latest regulations, Airman Certification Standards, and procedures. An Appendix to help you “Know Your Aircraft” is featured in this edition, ASA officials note. Two new appendices provide information on operating an aircraft with or without a minimum equipment list (MEL), […]
Platinum Tools introduces Fiber Optic Stripper and Kevlar Scissors
Platinum Tools has introduced a 5-in-1 Fiber Optic Stripper and Kevlar Scissors. The 5-in-1 Fiber Optic Stripper features a five cavity design that allows for use with a multitude of fiber optic cables. The pre-set design ensures all cavities are precision set with no adjustments required. Cushioned grip handles provide positive non-slip, comfortable operation. The Kevlar Fiber Optic […]
Concorde Battery STC approved for Cessna 680
An STC has been issued by the FAA to install Concorde Battery’s RG-380E/60L or RG-380E/53L AGM sealed lead acid batteries in Cessna 680 aircraft. The Sovereign joins the list of Citation aircraft certified to fly with the Concorde RG Series batteries. ST04366AT allows for two RG-380E/60L (48 Ah) or two RG-38E/53L (53 Ah) AGM sealed […]
iFly GPS 10.0 released for all iFly devices, Android, iOS, and Windows
Adventure Pilot has released iFly GPS version 10.0 for all iFly devices, Android, iOS, and Windows. iFly GPS for Windows is a free download, available for everyone wanting to take advantage of iFly’s interface for flight planning, aviation weather, navigation, and more, company officials said. The program can be downloaded at www.iFlyGPS.com/Windows. Also included with Version 10 […]
Sporty’s adds to Flight Gear line
The newest addition to Sporty’s Flight Gear HP family is a portfolio bag, which can be used for everyday training or for a day in the office. Built for the pilot on the go, the Approach Bag has space for all the essentials without a massive footprint, according to Sporty’s officials. The main compartment features a padded computer […]
New Airman Certification Standards for private pilot, instrument rating, and commercial pilot released
ASA will begin shipping new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, and Instrument Rating Airplane in mid-June. Effective June 12, 2017, these new standards will cancel the previous editions of the Private Pilot (FAA-S-ACS-6), Instrument Rating (FAA-S-ACS-8), and Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards (FAA-S-8081-12C). These FAA ACS documents provide the aeronautical knowledge, […]
Pilot Partner app adds support for BasicMed
While many pilots are excited to fly under BasicMed, the new rules require pilots to understand new requirements that are often seen as complex. That led Pilot Partner to add support for BasicMed in its FAA Medical Wizard questionnaire. The electronic logbook app already supports first, second and third class medical requirements, as well as relevant checklists, […]
Airforms earns EASA approval for Caravan Nose Gear
WASILLA, Alaska – Airforms has obtained EASA STC approval for a procedure that provides repairs to worn Nose Gear Torque Links and Nose Gear Shock Struts, and replacement of their attaching parts with FAA PMA approved oversize components. “Torque link joints can have a tendency to loosen over time as the torque link pins, bolt […]