EPIC and U.S. Bank Multi Service Aviation have introduced the new EPIC/Multi Service Aviation cobrand card, which will provide global acceptance to EPIC cardholders via the Multi Service Aviation network, starting in the first quarter of 2014. Currently, the EPIC Card is accepted at hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada, including all EPIC […]
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Hi-def charts introduced
Adventure Pilot, manufacturer and developer of portable navigation software for pilots, has introduced High-Definition VFR and IFR Charts on the company’s iPad and Android products. Annual subscriptions start at $69.99; a fully loaded IFR option is available for $40 more. iFly GPS for Android releases next month. A free 30-day trial is available on the […]
Latest edition of ‘Say Again, Please’ released
The fifth edition of “Say Again, Please” has been released. Talking on an aviation radio and understanding air traffic control instructions can be one of the most intimidating aspects of flight training. In “Say Again, Please” Bob Gardner explains how the ATC system works and teaches readers what to say, what to expect to hear, […]
Eighth edition of Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide released
ASA has released the eighth edition of the Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide, which helps applicants prepare for the oral exam portion of the instrument checkride with FAA examiners. Using a question-and-answer format, this guide lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners and provides succinct, ready responses, according to ASA officials. New […]
Star in your own solo video
Thousands of pilots are flying with compact video cameras like the GoPro or Garmin VIRB, using them to record first solos or memorable flights. But once the flight is over, many pilots don’t know what to do next — how do you edit and share what you recorded? Sporty’s professional video production team has introduced […]
FltPlan.com approved for submitting APIS manifests to Mexico
FltPlan.com has been approved for submitting Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS) manifests to comply with the Mexican government’s new regulations for individuals entering and exiting the country. “FltPlan has had a successful APIS system in place for over five years,” said Ken Wilson, president of FltPlan. “We were the first organization to be certified by […]
Weather Flying
In the fifth edition of “Weather Flying,” often regarded as the bible of weather flying, Robert O. Buck (son of the book’s original author) delves into how “computers, personal electronic devices, electronic flight instrument systems, and other technologies are changing the way general aviation pilots fly weather.” Buck maintains an easy-to-read style that makes complex […]
iLevil Sport to debut at Sebring LSA Expo
The iLevil Sport will make its public debut at this month’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida. The new iLevil Sport provides a portable stand-alone AHRS and GPS backup that can link to the recently-certified NavWorX ADS-B receiver, allowing pilots to meet the 2020 mandate for ADS-B Out, company officials said. The iLevil Sport […]
Keep Calm and Fly On
Sporty’s latest humorous product line plays off the British slogan in use during World War II of “Keep calm and carry on.” These new aviation products are a fun way to show your enthusiasm for aviation, even when you’re not at the airport, Sporty’s officials said. Keep calm and carry on was a British government […]