New is “The Practical Guide to the Private Pilot Checkride,” which helps private pilot applicants organize and prioritize ground school materials and practical skills in preparation for the checkride. Designed as a study guide, this book clarifies in “plain language” exactly what student pilots must know and demonstrate during the oral portion of the FAA […]
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Upcast AvBooks iPad apps cover all business aircraft categories
Upcast, the digital publishing company, has launched its PropBook app, completing the lineup of four interactive iPad catalogues dealing with all categories of business aircraft: Jets, helicopters, turboprops, and piston airplanes. The apps allow users to browse through aircraft photographs, look up verified data, compare specs, cross-sections, and operating costs. A key distinction of the […]
The Cheapskate’s Guide to Getting Your Pilot’s License
With some insider information from a veteran pilot and instructor, aspiring pilots may approach learning to fly in a different way, which is why Arman wrote the book.
Book: Fifty Classic Destinations
To be honest, “Fifty Classic Destinations for Pilots,” reads a bit like a guilty pleasure. I felt like I was reading author Ney Grant’s personal journal. I can’t describe Ney’s book better than he did in his letter to me, “What is so special about it ? It represents what we need more of in […]
Sporty’s posts gift guide
Sporty’s has posted a gift guide on its website to help the friends and family of pilots get the gifts that pilots really want. “Non-pilots are in uncharted territory when it comes to selecting a gift for a pilot on their list,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “We’ve created our gift guide as the […]
Does That Mean I Fail?
Ever wonder what the examiner thinks of you after your checkride? Well, Brooks Black’s new book, “Does That Mean I Fail? A Humorous Look at Pilot Checkrides”, might give you a little insight. Black’s book could have used a good edit, but it is full of checkride tips and lessons. It felt a bit like […]
Schweiss adds battery back-up Red Power pump
Schweiss Doors has added a battery back-up to its Red Power hydraulic pump. In case of a power failure, the battery back-up will power the door up or down at a controlled speed. All Red Power pumps comes standard with a drill-driven back-up system. The battery back-up can be retrofit to existing units. Contact Schweiss Doors (800-746-8273) for […]
Book: Area 51 – The Graphic History
The dry lake bed of Groom Lake in Nevada is better knows as Area 51. The military installation didn’t “officially” exist until recently, but secrets are still coming to light… and will be for decades. For those looking to learn a bit more about the history of Area 51 and the myriad aircraft, technology and […]
FlyQ EFB lifetime subs to first 500 customers
Seattle Avionics is offering a $299 VFR or $399 VFR+IFR lifetime subscription for their FlyQ EFB application to the first 500 respondents. Take advantage of this Black Friday offer (starting Wednesday, November 26) at the Seattle Avionics Buy FlyQ website. “Our Black Friday Sales have always been extremely popular with pilots, but this one is going to […]