LOS ANGELES — Always wanted to fly an F-16? Now you can, sort of. Fly The Dream has opened a new facility that’s bringing authentic F-16 flight simulation to the public, with no flying experience necessary. Fly the Dream is home to seven hi-fidelity cockpit simulators, each one having more than 100 functions found in […]
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Free FAR/AIM during AOPA Summit
ASA is making the 2014 FAR/AIM eBook available as a free download to iPhone and iPad users between Oct. 10-12 to coincide with the AOPA Aviation Summit in Fort Worth, Texas. The eBook can be downloaded via ASA’s Reader App, which is also free. The ASA Reader offers access to more than 80 eBook titles, […]
New Pilotshop.com catalog available
Pilotshop.com has published a new, all-color, 34-page catalog, which is available free of charge. Products in the new catalog include handheld GPS, headsets, radios, flight bags, plotters, computers, laminated check lists, folding bikes, oxygen systems, survival gear, flight jackets, sunglasses, watches, pilot shirts, apparel, kneeboards, flashlights, Jeppesen and ASA flight training products, aviation software and […]
Western Skyways expands turbo normalizing system to Cessnas
MONTROSE, Colo. — Western Skyways reports its turbo normalizing system is now available to be installed on Cessna 206, 207 and 210 aircraft, as well as Cessna T206,T207 and T210 equipped with Continental engines. “This turbo normalizing system has a proven track record over the last 15 years with installation on Beechcraft Bonanzas,” said Sales […]
Garmin debuts D2 GPS watch for pilots
OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin has introduced a GPS watch designed specifically for aviators. D2’s features include Garmin’s signature direct-to and nearest navigation functions, as well as a built-in altimeter with adjustable baro setting, altitude alerting capabilities, display of both local and Zulu/UTC time, and the ability to integrate with the Garmin Pilot app, VIRB action […]
Sectional Charts: Not just for the cockpit
The most popular and colorful aviation charts are now available framed from Sporty’s Wright Bros. Collection. Beginning with a sectional chart and specified city or airport of your choosing, Sporty’s in-house framing department will smooth out the folds, then mount and frame the chart in a black frame. Dimensions will vary depending on the area […]
Dynon debuts D2 Pocket Panel Portable EFIS
Dynon has introduced the D2, a second model to the Pocket Panel product line. The D2 adds WiFi connectivity to allow flight data to be sent to iPad, smartphone, and tablet aviation applications, and has a second screen with a G-Meter. WiFi connectivity allows attitude and GPS ground speed, altitude, Gs, and ground track to […]
Hartzell’s Swept Prop for TBM gets FAA OK
Hartzell Propeller has received type certificate approval from the FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency for an advanced swept airfoil structural composite five-blade propeller for TBM 700/850 aircraft. The new design, specifically engineered for the single-engine TBM turboprop, delivers faster takeoff acceleration, higher cruise speeds and better climb, along with less noise, according to company […]
New edition of Glider Flying Handbook released
Last updated in 2003, the newly revised Glider Flying Handbook is the FAA’s primary technical manual for the required aeronautical knowledge necessary to operate a glider. It is essential reading for applicants preparing for the exams for private, commercial, or flight instructor pilot certificates with a glider rating, as well as for currently certificated glider […]