General aviation icon Richard Collins has released his latest book, “Logbooks: Life in Aviation.” In Logbooks, he uses airplanes as the centerpiece to weave together stories from his career in aviation and magazine publishing, tracking the evolution of each industry as he lived it. According to Collins, he has flown “virtually all the airplanes that were […]
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Second edition of VFR Flight Handbook released
Just released is the second edition of the VFR Flight Handbook, a reference and refresher for pilots who fly VFR in fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft. Author Anthony A. Repeta has gathered, condensed and organized material from FAA publications and other sources to create the handbook, which includes notes on aircraft operation and the rules, regulations, procedures, normal and […]
Jeppesen teams with Bose to provide audio warnings for Mobile FliteDeck VFR
AERO – FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY – Jeppesen recently teamed with Bose Corporation to provide automatic audio warnings as part of its flight information solution for private pilots flying under visual flight rules – Mobile FliteDeck VFR. Pilots are able to connect their Bose A20 Aviation Headsets to the Mobile FliteDeck VFR app via Bluetooth and receive […]
Snap-On introduces telescoping magnetic pick up tools
Snap-on Industrial has introduced Williams telescoping magnetic pick up tools, designed to make retrieving a dropped fastener or socket from a tight spot much easier. The tools use a stainless steel shaft to extend between 25 and 33 inches, giving technicians the extra reach to recover a dropped part. They come with Powercap, which shields […]
Sporty’s introduces Personal Weather Station
New from Sporty’s is a Personal Weather Station. The wireless Weather Station from Fody not only measures weather, but it reports and transmits the results in real-time via Bluetooth technology, Sporty’s officials note. The Weather Station measures wind speed, wind direction, precipitation, barometric pressure, temperature (inside and out) and humidity (inside and out.) Then it transmits real-time, […]
Free Takeoff app offers new approach to proficiency
Sporty’s new Takeoff app, with a selection of aviation content that’s continually updated, includes video tips, blog posts, podcasts, photos, and aviation news — all with the goal to make flying safer and more fun. “Takeoff is a different kind of app for Sporty’s,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “Unlike many training apps that focus on passing […]
Garmin Pilot app enhanced
Garmin has unveiled new enhancements for the Garmin Pilot app for iOS mobile devices. Pilots flying around the globe, including Europe, are now offered the option of filing VFR flight plans for free directly with the country Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) with a Garmin Pilot subscription. Additional features for iOS include a flight profile view, new VFR […]
Flight Resource offers nickel leading edge option for MT propeller upgrades
BLOOMER, Wis. — MT Composite Propeller blades for use on piston-powered aircraft have always included a stainless steel leading edge guard. This tough and replaceable edge provides superior protection from erosion and foreign object damage (FOD) for more than 50,000 blades in operation around the world. A harder and larger nickel leading edge has been standard on […]
Latest edition of AMT Oral & Practical Exam Guide released
The Third Edition of the Aviation Maintenance Technician Oral & Practical Exam Guide has been updated to reflect the most current FAA PTS and Guidance Documents. The original text by Dale Crane has been edited by Raymond E. Thompson of the College of Aviation, Western Michigan University, and covers the certification process, typical projects with required […]